jau4 ji4 gaa1 hei2由而家起

Jyutpingjau4 ji4 gaa1 hei2

Yaleyàuh yìh gā héi

Definition

From now on; from this moment onwards.

colloquialtime

How it's used

This phrase is the standard way to express a change in behavior or a new rule starting immediately. It sounds much more natural in spoken Cantonese than the formal written equivalent 從今以後. It is frequently used when making a resolution or setting a boundary with someone.

Examples

jau4由ji4而gaa1家hei2起，ngo5我jiu3要nou5努lik6力duk6讀syu1書。

From now on, I will study hard.

jau4由ji4而gaa1家hei2起，nei5你m4唔hou2好zoi3再ci4遲dou3到laa3喇。

From now on, don't be late again.

Related words

Common phrases

jau4由ji4而gaa1家hei2起gai2計

counting from now

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use the Mandarin-influenced 從現在開始, which sounds stiff and unnatural in daily conversation. Stick to 由而家起 to sound like a local.