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Definition
A specific date, or a period of time.
- a specific date or day for a particular event
- a period of time; days; life
colloquialtime
How it's used
Refers specifically to a significant or designated date rather than just a generic day of the week. When used to describe a duration of time, it often implies a period of living or experiencing life, such as in the phrase 過日子.
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Let's pick a date to go on a trip.
Do you remember which day is his birthday?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean a generic day like Monday or Tuesday, where 日 or 號 is more appropriate. It carries a sense of importance or planning that simple calendar days do not.
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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.
