jat1 zan6 gaan3一陣間一阵间

Jyutpingjat1 zan6 gaan3

Yaleyāt jahn gaan

Definition

In a moment; after a short while.

colloquialtime

How it's used

Refers to a short, indefinite period of time, usually ranging from a few minutes to an hour. It is highly flexible and can function as an adverbial phrase of time to indicate when an action will occur. Unlike formal time markers, it carries a casual tone suitable for everyday planning.

Examples

ngo5我jat1一zan6陣gaan1間zau6就faan1返uk1屋kei2企laa3喇。

I will go home in a little while.

nei5你jat1一zan6陣gaan1間jau5有mou5冇hung1空aa4呀？

Are you free in a little while?

Common phrases

jat1一zan6陣gaan1間gin3見

see you in a bit

Common mistake

Avoid using this to refer to long durations like days or weeks, as it specifically implies a near future. It is not a precise measurement of time, so it can sound vague if you are trying to coordinate a specific meeting time.