jin6 gam1現今现今
Jyutpingjin6 gam1
Yaleyihn gām
Definition
Nowadays; these days; the present time.
neutraltimepeople
How it's used
While appearing in formal writing, this term is also frequently used in spoken Cantonese to contrast the present with the past. It carries a slightly more serious or analytical tone compared to the more casual 依家 or 而家. It often appears in discussions about societal changes or cultural shifts.
Examples
The pace of life in today's society is very fast.
How do you think young people nowadays view this matter?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 依家 or 而家, but those are adverbs meaning 'right now' or 'at this moment', whereas 現今 functions more like a noun or adjective describing a broader era or period.
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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.
