jau6 sau2 bin6右手便
Jyutpingjau6 sau2 bin6
Yaleyauh sáu bihn
Definition
The right-hand side.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
This term is used specifically for spatial orientation rather than indicating the hand itself, which is simply 右手. It is interchangeable with 右手邊, as the character 便 is often used as a phonetic substitute for 邊 in this context. It carries a slightly more colloquial or regional feel compared to the standard written form.
Examples
Look to the right, there is a shop there.
Is the road on the right the one that goes to the MTR station?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 右手, which refers strictly to the body part. If you are giving directions, ensure you use the suffix 便 or 邊 to clarify you are talking about the side or direction.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
