nei1 ci3呢次
Jyutpingnei1 ci3
Yalenēi chi
Definition
This time; at this particular moment.
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How it's used
Functions as a demonstrative pronoun to specify a particular event or instance. It is frequently used to contrast a current situation with previous ones, often implying that the outcome might be different this time around. It is highly versatile and can be used in almost any context where you need to point to a specific occurrence.
Examples
I really have to thank you for your help this time.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 呢個, which refers to a specific person or object. While 呢個 can sometimes be used for abstract concepts, 呢次 specifically anchors the reference to a point in time or a discrete event.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
