saau2 hau6稍後稍后

Jyutpingsaau2 hau6

Yalesáau hauh

副詞

Definition

In a while; later on; after a short period of time.

neutraltimecommunication

How it's used

Carries a formal or professional tone compared to the everyday term 等陣. It is frequently heard in public announcements on public transport or in customer service settings to indicate a slight delay. Using it in casual conversation with close friends can sound overly stiff or detached.

Examples

saau2稍hau6後ngo5我zoi3再daa2打bei2畀nei5你laa1啦。

I will call you again in a while.

nei5你saau2稍hau6後sin1先hou2好jap6入heoi3去aa4呀。

Don't go in until a little later.

Common phrases

saau2稍hau6後si4時gaan3間

a later time

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a direct synonym of 等陣 in all contexts. Avoid using it when speaking to family or close peers, as it creates an unnatural distance that sounds like a pre-recorded announcement.