nei4 wan4呢勻呢匀
Jyutpingnei4 wan4
Yalenèih wàhn
Definition
This time
colloquialtimeother
How it's used
Carries a slightly more dramatic or emphatic tone than the standard 呢次. It is frequently used when referring to a situation that is particularly troublesome, chaotic, or significant. Speakers often use it to express a sense of resignation or frustration about a recurring problem.
Examples
We are in big trouble this time, what should we do?
Related words
Common phrases
in big trouble this time
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal writing or professional settings as it is strictly colloquial. It is also not interchangeable with time-related words like 呢陣時, which refers to the current moment rather than a specific instance or turn of events.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
