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Definition
Last night.
colloquialtime
How it's used
Adding 黑 to 尋晚 emphasizes the darkness or the late hours of the previous night. It is slightly more descriptive than just saying 尋晚 and often carries a sense of being late or deep into the night.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
returned home late last night
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 昨晚, which is the standard written form. Using 尋晚黑 in formal writing or professional emails is inappropriate as it is strictly colloquial.
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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.
