jyu6 zou2預早预早
Jyutpingjyu6 zou2
Yaleyuh jóu
Definition
In advance; beforehand.
colloquialdaily actionstime
How it's used
Focuses on the act of preparing or planning ahead of time to avoid last minute rush. It is more common in spoken Cantonese than the more formal 預先. It often implies a sense of consideration for others or ensuring things run smoothly.
Examples
Remember to buy the tickets in advance.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 提早, which specifically means to do something earlier than the originally scheduled time. 預早 is about the act of planning ahead, whereas 提早 is about shifting an event to an earlier point in time.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
