ji5 noi6以內以内
Jyutpingji5 noi6
Yaleyíh noih
Definition
Within a certain limit, scope, or range.
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How it's used
This term functions as a suffix indicating a limit or boundary that should not be exceeded. It is frequently used with time, distance, or monetary amounts to define a specific constraint. Unlike formal written Chinese, it is used naturally in spoken Cantonese to set expectations for deadlines or budgets.
Examples
I will definitely arrive within ten minutes.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 內 instead of 以內 when referring to a range or limit. While 內 can mean inside a physical space, 以內 is specifically required for abstract limits like time or quantity.
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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.
