Learn General Time Expressions in Cantonese 一般時間表達

Master general time expressions vocabulary in Cantonese! This comprehensive guide features 24 essential Cantonese words related to general time expressions, complete with audio pronunciation and real-life video examples.

Learning general time expressions vocabulary is crucial for everyday conversations in Cantonese. Whether you're a beginner or advancing your Cantonese skills, these words will help you express yourself naturally in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and other Cantonese-speaking regions.

Learning Tip: Practice each word's pronunciation using the audio button , then watch real usage examples by clicking the video icon to see how native speakers use these words in context.

24 Words Audio Pronunciation Video Examples Available
Cantonese English Pronounce
gei2
si4
when?
ji4
gaa1
now
yau5
si4
sometimes
cam4
jat6
yesterday
gam1
jat6
today
ting1
jat6
tomorrow
haa6
zau3
afternoon
gam1
ziu1
this morning
gam1
maan5
tonight
gam1
go3
jyut6
this month
gam1
nin4
this year
ngaam1
ngaam1
just now
cin4
jat6
day before yesterday
cam4
maan5
last night
soeng5
go3
jyut6
last month
heoi3
nin4
last year
zi1
hau6
later
fai3
jiu3
soon
hau6
jat6
day after tomorrow
ting1
maan5
tomorrow night
haa6
go3
jyut6
next month
ming4
nin4
next year
never
this afternoon

How to Use This Vocabulary List

  1. Listen First: Click the button to hear native Cantonese pronunciation
  2. See It in Context: Click the icon (when available) to watch video clips showing how native speakers use this word in real conversations
  3. Practice Daily: Try to use 2 new words each day in your Cantonese conversations
  4. Create Sentences: Don't just memorize - create your own sentences using these general time expressions words

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After mastering general time expressions vocabulary, you might want to explore other essential Cantonese vocabulary categories to expand your language skills further. Check out our complete vocabulary collection to discover more themed word lists.

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Quick Facts
  • 📚 24 words in this category
  • 🎯 Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly
  • ⏱️ Estimated learning time: 50 minutes
  • 🎬 22 words with video examples

Why Learn General Time Expressions in Cantonese?

Understanding general time expressions-related vocabulary is essential for anyone learning Cantonese, whether you're planning to visit Hong Kong, communicate with Cantonese-speaking friends and family, or immerse yourself in Cantonese culture through films, TV shows, and music.

These 24 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used general time expressions terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:

  • Jyutping romanization - showing you exactly how to pronounce each word
  • Audio pronunciation - recorded by native Cantonese speakers
  • Video examples - see and hear the words used in authentic contexts (where available)

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