jat6 gwong1日光
Jyutpingjat6 gwong1
Yaleyaht gwōng
Definition
Daylight or sunlight.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to natural light from the sun rather than artificial illumination. It is often used to describe the quality of light in a room or outdoor space, highlighting whether an area is bright or gloomy. While it shares the same characters as the Mandarin term for sunshine, in Cantonese it feels more focused on the physical presence of daylight as a condition.
Examples
The daylight here is very sufficient, it is perfect for growing flowers.
Why haven't you turned on the lights? The daylight is already gone.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
