jeon6閏闰
Jyutpingjeon6
Yaleyeuhn
Definition
Intercalary or leap; referring to added time used to adjust a calendar.
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How it's used
Primarily used in technical or formal contexts related to calendars and timekeeping, rather than in casual daily conversation. It functions as a modifier to specify that a unit of time is an extra addition to correct the solar calendar. You will almost exclusively hear it paired with specific terms like 閏年, 閏月, or 閏日.
Examples
This year is a leap year, so February has the 29th.
Do you know why there is an intercalary month?
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