sai3 go3細個细个
Jyutpingsai3 go3
Yalesai go
Definition
Young; of a person's childhood.
colloquialpeopletime
How it's used
Refers specifically to the period of childhood or the state of being young, rather than just small in physical size. It functions as an adjective or an adverbial phrase when combined with 嗰陣. It is the most natural way to talk about one's own childhood experiences in casual conversation.
Examples
When I was young, I loved eating candy.
Did you live here when you were a child?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe the physical size of an object, as it is strictly for age. For physical size, use 細 or 細粒 instead.
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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.
