jat1 hei2一起
Jyutpingjat1 hei2
Yaleyāt héi
Definition
Together; in company with someone.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Use 一齊 to describe people performing an action simultaneously or being in the same place. It is strictly a colloquial term that replaces the more formal or written 一同 found in books or Mandarin. It is highly versatile and fits into almost any situation where you want to suggest shared activity.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin 一起, which is written with the same characters but pronounced differently. Learners often mistakenly use the Mandarin pronunciation instead of the Cantonese one, which can sound unnatural to native speakers.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
