daai6 jat6 zi2大日子
Jyutpingdaai6 jat6 zi2
Yaledaaih yaht jí
Definition
A big day; an extremely important or memorable day in one's life.
colloquialtimepeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to milestone events that carry significant emotional or social weight, such as weddings, graduations, or major anniversaries. It is rarely used for generic important meetings or work deadlines, which would typically be described as 重要日子. The term implies a sense of celebration and anticipation rather than just a busy or critical schedule.
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Today is their big day, everyone is very happy.
Next month is my big day, remember to come to the wedding banquet.
Related words
Common phrases
wedding day
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a busy day at work or a day with many tasks, as it is strictly reserved for life events that are worth celebrating or commemorating.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
