ni1 dou6呢道
Jyutpingni1 dou6
Yalenī douh
Definition
Here; this place.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
This term is the standard colloquial way to refer to a location near the speaker. It is often used interchangeably with 呢度, which is a common variant. When pointing to a specific spot, speakers frequently add the particle 嘅 to emphasize the location, as in 呢道嘅人.
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Avoid using 呢度 as a direct translation for the English word 'here' when referring to abstract concepts or time, as it is strictly spatial. For non-spatial 'here' in phrases like 'here is the document', Cantonese speakers typically use 呢度 or simply point to the object.
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Grammar guides
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