lei5 tau4裏頭里头
Jyutpinglei5 tau4
Yaleléih tàuh
Definition
Inside; the interior of something.
colloquialplaceshome
How it's used
While interchangeable with 入面 or 裏面, 裏頭 carries a slightly more descriptive or emphatic feel, often used when focusing on the contents or the hidden nature of a space. It is common in narrative speech or when describing the interior of a container or room in detail. You will hear it frequently in casual storytelling to set the scene.
Examples
It is very messy inside the house, do not go in.
Related words
Common phrases
the one inside
Grammar color guide
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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.
