wai6 jyu1位於位于
Jyutpingwai6 jyu1
Yalewaih yū
Definition
To be located or situated.
writtenplaces
How it's used
Although 位於 is widely understood, it is a formal term primarily used in written Cantonese, news reports, or official descriptions. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people almost exclusively use 喺 or 喺度 to describe the location of a place or building. Using 位於 in casual conversation can sound overly stiff or like you are reading from a brochure.
Examples
This restaurant is located in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Do you know where that shopping mall is located?
Related words
Common phrases
located in the city centre
located on the peak
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 位於 as a direct translation for any instance of 'to be' in a location, but it cannot be used for people. You should never say 我位於屋企, as you must use 喺 for people.
Grammar color guide
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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.
