sau2 dou6首度

Jyutpingsau2 dou6

Yalesáu douh

副詞

Definition

For the first time.

writtentime

How it's used

This term is primarily used in formal contexts like news reports or official announcements to describe an inaugural event or action. While it functions as a direct translation of for the first time, it sounds stiff and overly literary in casual daily conversation. Most native speakers prefer using 第一次 instead for natural speech.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋hai6係sau2首dou6度hap6合zok3作zaa5咋。

They are only collaborating for the first time.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪sau2首dou6度lai4嚟hoeng1香gong2港wun6玩aa4呀？

Is this your first time visiting Hong Kong?

Common phrases

sau2首dou6度gung1公hoi1開

publicly revealed for the first time

sau2首dou6度loeng6亮soeng3相

make a debut

Common mistake

Learners often overuse this in everyday chat where it sounds pretentious or out of place. Stick to 第一次 for normal social interactions to avoid sounding like a news anchor.