lei4 gan2嚟緊嚟紧
Jyutpinglei4 gan2
Yalelèih gán
Definition
Coming; next; in the near future.
colloquialtime
How it's used
This word functions as a time marker to indicate the immediate future or the next occurrence of an event. It is almost exclusively used in spoken Cantonese and is the standard way to express upcoming time frames instead of using formal written equivalents. It often precedes a noun phrase, such as 嚟緊個星期 or 嚟緊嗰個月, to specify the timeframe.
Examples
I am a bit busy in the coming week.
Where are you going to travel to next?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the verb 嚟, which means to come. Remember that 嚟緊 as a time marker acts like an adjective or adverb, whereas 嚟 is the action of arriving.
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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.
