jau5 jat6有日
Jyutpingjau5 jat6
Yaleyáuh yaht
Definition
One day; some day in the future.
colloquialtime
How it's used
Refers to an indefinite point in time in the future or a specific day in the past. It functions similarly to the English phrase "one day" when used to express a future aspiration or a vague recollection. When used to mean "a day" in the sense of having free time, it often implies a casual, non-specific scheduling.
Examples
One day I will definitely go traveling.
When will you have a day free to come out for dim sum?
Related words
Common phrases
see you another day
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 有一日, which specifically emphasizes the passage of time or a narrative "one day" in storytelling. Using 有日 to refer to a specific date on a calendar is incorrect; use 某日 instead for that purpose.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
