jap6 dou3 heoi3入到去
Jyutpingjap6 dou3 heoi3
Yaleyahp dou heui
Definition
Once inside; after entering.
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
This phrase combines the verb 入 with the potential complement 到, indicating that the action of entering has been successfully completed. It is frequently used to describe the moment of arrival or the state of being inside a space after some effort. It carries a sense of accomplishment or finality regarding the act of entering.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 入去, which simply means to go in. Using 入到去 implies that you have actually reached the interior, whereas 入去 only describes the direction of movement.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
