je6 maan5 haak1夜晚黑
Jyutpingje6 maan5 haak1
Yaleyeh máahn hāak
Definition
Night time; at night.
colloquialtime
How it's used
This term emphasizes the darkness or the late hour of the night compared to the more neutral term 夜晚. It carries a slightly more descriptive or atmospheric feel, often used when discussing safety, late-night activities, or the feeling of being out after dark. It is strictly colloquial and sounds unnatural in formal writing or news reporting.
Examples
Be careful when you go out at night.
What do you usually do at night?
Related words
Common phrases
very quiet at night
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct equivalent for the noun night in all contexts, but it functions more like an adverbial phrase of time. Avoid using it in formal settings where 夜間 or 晚上 would be appropriate.
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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.
