jat1 baan1 jan4一班人
Jyutpingjat1 baan1 jan4
Yaleyāt bāan yàhn
Definition
A group of people.
colloquialpeople
How it's used
Refers to a collective group of people, often implying they are gathered for a specific purpose or share a common identity. It carries a slightly more casual tone than using terms like 團體 or 組織. It is frequently used to describe people seen together in public spaces or social settings.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 班, which is a classifier for classes or groups; 一班人 specifically emphasizes the group as a whole unit of people rather than just a collection of individuals.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
