jap6入
Jyutpingjap6
Yaleyahp
Definition
To go into; to enter.
Example
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
Distinguishing between 入嚟 and 入去 is essential for indicating direction relative to the speaker. Use 入嚟 when the movement is towards the speaker, and 入去 when the movement is away from the speaker. This directional logic applies to many other verbs of motion like 出 and 返.
Examples
When are you coming into my house to sit for a while?
He just went into the room to rest.
Related words
Common phrases
to deposit money into an account
Common mistake
Learners often forget to add the directional particle 嚟 or 去 after 入, which makes the sentence sound incomplete or unnatural in spoken Cantonese. Simply saying 入房 is grammatically possible but often lacks the specific sense of arrival or departure that native speakers naturally include.
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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.
