nin4 zung1年中
Jyutpingnin4 zung1
Yalenìhn jūng
Definition
During the year; in the course of a year.
colloquialtime
How it's used
Functions as an adverbial phrase to describe the frequency or total amount of something occurring throughout the course of a year. It often carries a sense of surprise or emphasis regarding the cumulative total of an action. It is frequently used to highlight that a recurring event happens more often than expected.
Examples
He goes on trips many times in a year.
How many pairs of shoes have you bought in total this year?
Related words
Common phrases
open all year round without a break
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the specific time period of mid-year, which is also written as 年中. Context is essential to determine if the speaker means throughout the entire year or specifically around the middle of the year.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
