zung1 tou4中途
Jyutpingzung1 tou4
Yalejūng tòuh
Definition
Halfway, midway, or in the middle of a journey or process.
neutraldaily actionstime
How it's used
Focuses on the interruption of a process or journey rather than just a physical location. It often carries a slightly negative connotation when used with verbs like 放棄 or 停, implying a lack of completion or persistence. It functions as an adverbial phrase describing when an action is cut short.
Examples
He got off the bus halfway through the ride.
Don't give up halfway through your work.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe a physical midpoint between two objects, as it specifically refers to the temporal or spatial progression of an event or movement.
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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.
