ji6 sap6 jat6二十日
Jyutpingji6 sap6 jat6
Yaleyih sahp yaht
Definition
Twenty days, or the twentieth day of the month.
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How it's used
When referring to a date, the word 日 is almost always preceded by the number and followed by the particle 號 in casual speech to avoid ambiguity. Using 二十日 alone to mean the twentieth day of the month is common, but adding 號 clarifies that you are talking about the calendar date rather than a duration of time.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse the duration of twenty days with the calendar date of the twentieth. If you mean a duration, you can add 左右 or 咁耐 to clarify, whereas for a date, ensure you specify the month if the context is not immediate.
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