ji6 sap6 luk6 jat6二十六日
Jyutpingji6 sap6 luk6 jat6
Yaleyih sahp luhk yaht
Definition
The twenty-sixth day of the month, or a period of twenty-six days.
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How it's used
Dates in Cantonese are expressed by adding 日 after the number. When referring to a specific calendar date, the month usually precedes the day, but if the month is already understood from context, the day alone is sufficient.
Examples
We are going on a trip on the twenty-sixth.
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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.
