jin6 zaam6現暫现暂
Jyutpingjin6 zaam6
Yaleyihn jaahm
Definition
Up to now; so far.
writtentime
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or written contexts, such as news reports or official announcements. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people almost exclusively use 到而家 for the same meaning. Using it in casual conversation can make you sound overly stiff or like you are reading from a script.
Examples
So far there is no news.
Related words
Common phrases
not yet have so far
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 暫時, which means 'temporarily' or 'for the time being'. While they share the character 暫, they are not interchangeable in meaning.
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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.
