jat6 ceot1日出
Jyutpingjat6 ceot1
Yaleyaht chēut
Definition
Sunrise; the time or scene of the sun rising above the horizon.
colloquialnaturetime
How it's used
Refers specifically to the moment the sun appears above the horizon, often associated with outdoor activities like hiking or camping. It carries a sense of anticipation and is frequently used in the context of romantic dates or scenic trips. Unlike formal descriptions, it is often paired with verbs like 睇 or 等 to emphasize the experience of witnessing the event.
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Shall we go to Tai Mo Shan to watch the sunrise tomorrow?
They waited by the seaside all night before they saw the sunrise.
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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.
