Habit and simple verb order
Cantonese often keeps a clear subject-verb-object order for everyday routines and simple actions.
Examples
CantoneseTranslation
我朝早飲咖啡。Ngo5 ziu1zou2 jam2 gaa3fe1.
I drink coffee in the morning.
我哋放工之後食飯。Ngo5dei6 fong3gung1 zi1hau6 sik6faan6.
We eat after work.
佢成日睇短片。Keoi5 sing4jat6 tai2 dyun2pin2.
She often watches short videos.
Pattern
subject + time + verb + object
How it works
Cantonese often keeps a clear subject-verb-object order for everyday routines and simple actions. This pattern typically appears as subject + time + verb + object and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- Cantonese often keeps a straightforward clause shape in basic statements.
- Time words frequently appear before the main action.
Why it matters
Build simple reusable beginner Cantonese for routines and wants.
Use in context
This is a strong early page because it makes beginner Cantonese feel direct and usable quickly.