je6 maan5夜晚
Jyutpingje6 maan5
Yaleyeh máahn
Definition
Night or evening; the period between dusk and the next sunrise.
Example
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the period after dark, whereas the term 晏晝 covers the daytime. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently used as a time adverbial without needing a preposition like 喺. It carries a more casual, everyday tone compared to the more formal 夜間.
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It is so cold at night, remember to put on an extra layer.
What do you usually do at night?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 晚黑, which is a common synonym but carries a slightly more colloquial, regional feel. Avoid using it to mean 'evening' in the sense of 'dusk' or 'dinner time', as those are better served by 傍晚 or 食飯時間.
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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.
