jat1 nin4一年
Jyutpingjat1 nin4
Yaleyāt nìhn
Definition
One year.
colloquialtime
How it's used
When talking about duration, Cantonese speakers often omit the measure word 個 before 年, making it sound more natural and concise. It is common to pair this with 咗 to indicate a completed duration up to the present moment.
Examples
How long do you plan to go for? Is one year enough?
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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