cit3 je6徹夜彻夜
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Yalechit yeh
Definition
The whole night; all through the night.
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How it's used
Focuses on the duration of the entire night, often implying a state of being awake or working through the dark hours. It carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to the common spoken expression 成晚. You will frequently encounter it in news reports or written descriptions of events that span from dusk until dawn.
Examples
He stayed up all night to finish the report.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday speech as it sounds quite formal. Use 成晚 instead for normal conversation.
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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.
