nei5 dei6你地
Jyutpingnei5 dei6
Yalenéih deih
Definition
You (plural); you all; you guys.
colloquialpeople
How it's used
The character 哋 is the standard way to write the plural marker for pronouns, but you will frequently see 你地 used in casual text messages and social media because it is easier to type. It functions exactly like the English plural 'you guys' or 'you all' to address a group of people. It is strictly colloquial and should be avoided in formal writing where 您們 or 你們 is preferred.
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 佢地, which means 'they'. Ensure you distinguish between the second person plural and the third person plural.
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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.
