haan4 jat2閑日闲日
Jyutpinghaan4 jat2
Yalehàahn yát
Definition
Weekday; an ordinary working day rather than a weekend or holiday.
colloquialtime
How it's used
Refers specifically to non-holiday or non-weekend periods, effectively meaning weekdays or ordinary times. It carries a sense of routine and lack of special events, contrasting sharply with public holidays or busy weekends. It is often used to explain why a place is quieter or why someone has more free time.
Examples
What do you usually do on an average day?
Related words
Common phrases
go on a weekday
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 閒時, which refers to spare time or leisure moments. While 閑日 describes a type of day, 閒時 describes a state of having free time.
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Grammar guides
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