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Definition
Above-mentioned or aforementioned; referring to content that has just been stated.
writtencommunication
How it's used
Formal written style is the primary domain for this term, appearing frequently in reports, legal documents, or academic writing. Using it in casual spoken conversation can sound overly stiff or pretentious, as native speakers typically prefer phrases like 啱啱講嗰個 or 頭先提過嗰樣 instead.
Examples
What do you think about the aforementioned suggestion?
I do not agree with those few points mentioned above.
Related words
Common mistake
Beginners often mistakenly use this as a direct substitute for any reference to something previously mentioned, but it lacks the natural flow of spoken Cantonese and can make the speaker sound like they are reading from a formal document.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
