ling6 hang4 on1 paai4另行安排
Jyutpingling6 hang4 on1 paai4
Yalelihng hàhng ōn pàaih
Definition
To make alternative arrangements.
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How it's used
This phrase is formal and typically appears in professional emails, official announcements, or business settings. It signals that a previously agreed plan is cancelled and a new one will be communicated later. It is rarely used in casual conversation between friends, where people would prefer to say 改期 or 遲啲再約.
Examples
It is raining heavily today, so the event needs to be rearranged.
If he is not free tomorrow, do we need to make alternative arrangements?
Related words
Common phrases
notify of alternative arrangements
require alternative arrangements
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual social situations, as it sounds overly bureaucratic and cold. It implies a structured, institutional process rather than a personal change of plans.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
