gei2 nim6 jat6紀念日纪念日
Jyutpinggei2 nim6 jat6
Yalegéi nihm yaht
Definition
Anniversary; a day set aside to commemorate a past event.
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How it's used
People often use this to refer specifically to romantic milestones, especially the date a couple started dating or got married. It functions as a noun that can be modified by the specific event being commemorated, such as 結婚紀念日 or 拍拖紀念日. It is common to hear people express anxiety or excitement about whether their partner has remembered the date.
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Next week is our dating anniversary.
Do you remember when our anniversary is?
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Common phrases
wedding anniversary
dating anniversary
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with birthday, which is 生日. While both are special days, 紀念日 always implies looking back at a specific past event or relationship milestone rather than the day someone was born.
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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.
