ji6 sap6 jat1 jat6二十一日
Jyutpingji6 sap6 jat1 jat6
Yaleyih sahp yāt yaht
Definition
Twenty-one days, or the twenty-first day of a month.
- twenty-one days
- the twenty-first day of a month
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How it's used
Dates in Cantonese are expressed by adding 日 after the number. When referring to a duration of time, the structure is number plus 日, whereas for a specific calendar date, it is understood as the day of the month.
Examples
I have stayed here for twenty-one days.
Common phrases
after twenty-one days
starting from the twenty-first
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the date with the duration. Remember that while the characters are identical, the context of the sentence determines whether you are talking about a period of time or a specific day on the calendar.
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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.
