ni1 bok3呢駁呢驳
Jyutpingni1 bok3
Yalenī bok
Definition
Recently; lately; during this recent period of time.
colloquialtime
How it's used
This term functions as a colloquial time adverbial to describe a recent period of time. It is highly informal and carries a sense of casual observation about the immediate past or ongoing present. Unlike more formal terms, it is almost exclusively used in spoken Cantonese to frame personal experiences or current situations.
Examples
Have you been anywhere fun recently?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the demonstrative 呢個, which means 'this'. Remember that 呢駁 is a specific adverbial phrase for time, not a determiner for nouns.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
