ni1 di1呢啲
Jyutpingni1 di1
Yalenī dī
Definition
These; referring to uncountable or plural items close to the speaker.
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How it's used
This pronoun is the plural counterpart to 呢個 and is used to point out items near the speaker. It functions as a determiner before a noun or as a standalone pronoun. When used before a noun, the measure word is often omitted because the plural nature is already captured by 啲.
Examples
Do you like these or those?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly add a measure word like 個 after 呢啲, but this is redundant and grammatically incorrect in Cantonese. Simply place the noun directly after 呢啲.
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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.
