ceon4 hon2旬刊
Jyutpingceon4 hon2
Yalechèuhn hón
Definition
A magazine, journal, or periodical published every ten days.
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How it's used
This term is used almost exclusively in formal or professional publishing contexts to describe the frequency of periodicals. It is rarely heard in casual daily conversation because most magazines follow weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedules. It follows the traditional Chinese system of dividing a month into three ten-day periods known as 上旬, 中旬, and 下旬.
Measure word
fan2份fánExamples
This magazine is published every ten days, one issue every ten days.
Related words
Common phrases
to publish a ten-day magazine
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with weekly publications, but it specifically refers to the ten-day cycle. It is not used to describe anything other than scheduled print or digital media releases.
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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.
