nin4 noi6年內年内
Jyutpingnin4 noi6
Yalenìhn noih
Definition
Within the year; inside that year.
writtentime
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or written contexts, such as news reports, official announcements, or business documents. It functions as a time marker to specify that an event will occur before the current calendar year ends. While understood in speech, it sounds quite stiff and is rarely used in casual daily conversation.
Examples
He said he will move house within the year.
Have you gone on a trip within this year?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual settings where you would normally say 今年內 or 呢一年入面. Using it to describe personal plans with friends can make you sound like you are reading a formal report.
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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.
