ji6 sap6 sei3 zit3 hei3二十四節氣二十四节气
Jyutpingji6 sap6 sei3 zit3 hei3
Yaleyih saph sei jit hei
Definition
the 24 solar terms, calculated from the position of the sun on the ecliptic, that divide the year into 24 equal periods
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- 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.
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