jat1 geoi3 zung1一句鐘一句钟
Jyutpingjat1 geoi3 zung1
Yaleyāt geui jūng
Definition
One hour; a duration of sixty minutes.
colloquialtime
How it's used
Refers specifically to a duration of sixty minutes rather than a point in time. It is the standard way to express an hour in spoken Cantonese, whereas the Mandarin equivalent is rarely used in daily life in Hong Kong.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 一點鐘, which refers to the time of 1:00 o'clock. Using 一句鐘 to state the time of day is incorrect.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
