zau1 si4 mou4 jat6周時無日周时无日
Jyutpingzau1 si4 mou4 jat6
Yalejāu sìh mòuh yaht
Definition
Very often; all the time, typically referring to something negative.
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How it's used
Emphasizes a sense of annoyance or criticism regarding a repetitive, negative habit. It carries a stronger tone of exasperation than simply using 成日. It is almost exclusively used to describe undesirable behaviors or situations that the speaker finds tiresome.
Examples
He is always late, it is really annoying.
Why are you always not coming home for dinner?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe positive or neutral habits, as it inherently carries a negative connotation of complaining about someone's frequency of action.
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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.
