gam1 je6今夜
Jyutpinggam1 je6
Yalegām yeh
Definition
Tonight; the night of the present day.
colloquialtime
How it's used
While 今夜 exists in written Chinese, it sounds overly poetic or dramatic in spoken Cantonese. Native speakers almost exclusively use 今晚 for all everyday situations. Using 今夜 in casual conversation can make you sound like you are reciting a line from a song or a period drama.
Related words
Common phrases
see you tonight
Common mistake
Do not use 今夜 in daily speech as it sounds unnatural and overly formal. Stick to 今晚 to avoid sounding like you are reading from a script.
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