zoi6 naa5在哪
Jyutpingzoi6 naa5
Yalejoih náh
Definition
Where; in what place.
writtencommunication
How it's used
Cantonese speakers never use 在哪 in spoken communication. Instead, the phrase 喺邊度 is the standard way to ask about location. The character 喺 functions as the preposition for location, while 邊度 acts as the interrogative for place.
Related words
Common phrases
where
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 在哪 because it is standard in Mandarin. Using it in a Cantonese conversation will sound unnatural or like a direct translation from a textbook.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
