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Sincein Cantonese.

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Canto School

Pronunciation

由

jau4

since

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When to use it

For since, 由 introduces the starting time; 到 can add the endpoint of a continuing action.

Examples

我由朝早等到而家。

ngo5 jau4 ziu1 zou2 dang2 dou3 ji4 gaa1

I have been waiting since this morning.

由三點等到而家。

jau4 saam1 dim2 dang2 dou3 ji4 gaa1

I have been waiting since three.