naa5 joeng6哪樣哪样
Jyutpingnaa5 joeng6
Yalenáh yeuhng
Definition
Which kind; which one.
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How it's used
Native speakers almost exclusively use 邊樣 instead of 哪樣 in spoken Cantonese. While 哪樣 might appear in formal writing or subtitles, it sounds unnatural or overly literary in daily conversation. Using 邊樣 makes your speech sound significantly more authentic and local.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 哪樣 in casual speech, as it is perceived as a Mandarin loanword or a written form that does not fit the flow of spoken Cantonese. Stick to 邊樣 for all daily contexts.
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Grammar guides
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