aam1啱
Jyutpingaam1
Yaleāam
Definition
Correct; right.
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How it's used
Beyond meaning correct, this word is frequently used to express that something is suitable or fits well, such as clothes or a schedule. It also functions as a temporal marker meaning just now or just in time. When used to agree with someone, it acts as an interjection similar to exactly or that is right.
Examples
This answer is completely correct.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the Mandarin word 对. While they overlap, 啱 is strictly Cantonese and carries a more casual, conversational tone that is inappropriate in formal written contexts.
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Grammar guides
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