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Jyutpingpan4 pan4
Yalepàhn pàhn
Definition
Repeatedly, frequently, or constantly.
colloquialdaily actionsdescriptions
How it's used
Focuses on the repetitive nature of an action, often implying a sense of annoyance or concern from the speaker. It is more descriptive and slightly more formal than the ubiquitous 成日, making it common in news reports or when describing patterns that seem excessive.
Examples
He has been asking for leave frequently lately, is something wrong?
The weather has been changing very fast lately, it keeps raining.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it for one-off events that happen to be repeated only twice, as it implies a continuous or ongoing series of occurrences.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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