jat1 dou6一度
Jyutpingjat1 dou6
Yaleyāt douh
Definition
Once; at one point; for a period of time.
neutraltime
How it's used
Focuses on a temporary state or an event that occurred during a specific period in the past. It implies that the situation has since changed or ended, often used in news reports or formal storytelling to describe a brief interruption or a past peak.
Examples
le1 gaan1 pou3 tau2 jat1 dou6 hou2 ceot1 meng2
呢間舖頭一度好出名。
This shop was once very famous.
go3 gaa3 cin4 jat1 dou6 dit3 zo2 hou2 do1
個價錢一度跌咗好多。
The price dropped significantly for a while.
Related words
Common phrases
jat1 dou6 fung1 bai3
一度封閉
closed for a time
jat1 dou6 lau4 hang4
一度流行
once popular
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the noun 一度 meaning one degree or one time, as the adverbial usage specifically highlights a duration of time in the past.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
