zoi6 noi6在內在内
Jyutpingzoi6 noi6
Yalejoih noih
Definition
Including, or situated within a larger whole.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Often used at the end of a clause to emphasize that a specific item is part of a larger group or calculation. While it functions similarly to 連埋 or 加埋, it adds a slightly more formal or definitive tone to the statement. It is frequently paired with these informal markers to clarify exactly what is being counted.
Examples
Including today, there are two days left to finish.
Including tax, how much does it cost in total?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it as a direct translation of the English preposition including at the start of a phrase, but in Cantonese, it almost always follows the item being included.
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.
