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Yalelòih fóng
Definition
To visit; to pay a visit to a place or its people.
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How it's used
While technically a verb, this term carries a formal and slightly literary tone that is rarely used in casual, everyday speech. Native speakers almost always prefer using the simpler verb 嚟 or the phrase 探訪 when talking about visiting someone or a place. It is mostly reserved for written announcements, official business correspondence, or formal invitations.
Related words
Common phrases
welcome to visit
Common mistake
Learners often use this in casual conversation, which can make them sound like they are reading from a formal document or a news broadcast. Stick to 嚟 or 探訪 for normal social interactions.
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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.
