cat1 jat6七日
Jyutpingcat1 jat6
Yalechāt yaht
Definition
Seven days; a week.
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How it's used
When referring to a date, the character 號 is added after the number to specify the day of the month. Without 號, it strictly refers to a duration of time. This distinction is crucial for scheduling appointments or travel plans.
Examples
We are going on a trip for seven days.
Common mistake
Learners often omit 號 when talking about a specific calendar date, which causes confusion because the listener will interpret it as a duration of seven days instead of a date.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
