jat1 dyun6一段
Jyutpingjat1 dyun6
Yaleyāt dyuhn
Definition
A section, paragraph, period of time, or a phase in a relationship.
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How it's used
Functions as a classifier for time intervals, stretches of road, or segments of text. It is also the standard way to describe a romantic relationship, where one would say 拍一段拖 to mean being in a relationship for a period of time. It emphasizes the duration or the specific portion of a continuous experience.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 個 when referring to time, but 一段 specifically implies a continuous duration or a segment of a larger whole rather than a simple count of days or hours.
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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.
