bin1邊dou6度
where?
ngan4銀hong4行hai2喺bin1邊dou6度？
Where is the bank?
Learn
Where & When
Asking about location and time
Here you learn to ask about place and time, two things that come up every single day. You will use 邊度 (bin1 dou6) for “where” and 幾時 (gei2 si4) for “when,” then build them into useful questions like “where is it?” and “when are you going?” It is a small set of words that unlocks a surprising number of real conversations.
What you'll learn
- Ask “where?” with 邊度 (bin1 dou6)
- Ask “when?” with 幾時 (gei2 si4)
- Ask “where is it?” using 喺邊度 (hai2 bin1 dou6)
- Ask “when are you going?” with 幾時去 (gei2 si4 heoi3)
- Combine place and time words into everyday questions
Learn to ask about places and times!
gei2幾si4時
when?
nei5你gei2幾si4時faan1返gung1工
When do you go to work?
hai2喺bin1邊dou6度
at where? / where is it?
ngan4銀hong4行hai2喺bin1邊dou6度
Where is the bank?
nei5你ji4而gaa1家hai2喺bin1邊dou6度aa3呀
Where are you right now?
gei2幾si4時heoi3去
when are you going?
ngo5我dei6哋gei2幾si4時heoi3去soeng1商coeng4場？
When are we going to the mall?
Frequently asked questions
How do you ask “where” in Cantonese?
Use 邊度 (bin1 dou6) for “where,” and 喺邊度 (hai2 bin1 dou6) when you want to ask “where is it?” Both are essential for finding your way around.
How do you ask “when” in Cantonese?
The word is 幾時 (gei2 si4). To ask “when are you going?” you can say 幾時去 (gei2 si4 heoi3).
What does 喺邊度 mean?
喺邊度 (hai2 bin1 dou6) means “at where?” or “where is it?” The 喺 marks location, so it is the natural way to ask where a place or thing is.
Can I practise these question words for free?
Yes. This online Cantonese lesson is free, and each word comes with audio so you can hear the tones and repeat them.