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Definition
Preceding, last, or yesterday; used in time-related compounds.
colloquialtime
How it's used
Pronunciation often varies between starting with a k or a c sound, both of which are widely accepted in casual speech. It is strictly used for time references and cannot be used as a standalone noun. It is almost exclusively paired with time-related words like 日 or 晚.
Examples
I went to watch a movie with him yesterday.
Did you go out drinking last night?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 尋, which is the formal written character used in Mandarin. While some people write 尋日 in informal text, 噚日 is the standard way to represent the spoken Cantonese sound.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
