ziu3 lai6照例
Jyutpingziu3 lai6
Yalejiu laih
Definition
As a rule, as usual, or according to custom.
colloquialtimedaily actions
How it's used
This word emphasizes that an action follows a set pattern or established routine rather than being a spontaneous choice. It often implies a sense of predictability or bureaucratic formality, even in casual settings. It is frequently used to describe recurring events like meetings, meals, or business hours.
Examples
He goes for dim sum every morning as usual.
We have our usual meeting today, remember to attend.
Related words
Common phrases
proceed as usual
handle as per usual practice
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 照樣, which means to do something in the same way or manner as before, focusing on the method rather than the routine schedule.
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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.
