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Beforein Cantonese.

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Canto School

Pronunciation

前

cin4

before

Recorded Cantonese

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When to use it

Put 前 after a time or action; 九點前 sets a deadline earlier than nine o’clock.

Examples

我食飯前畀你

ngo5 sik6 faan6 cin4 bei2 nei5

I’ll give it to you before lunch

瞓覺前飲水

fan3 gaau3 cin4 jam2 seoi2

Drink water before going to bed.