jik6翌
Jyutpingjik6
Yaleyihk
Definition
The next; the following.
writtentime
How it's used
This character is almost exclusively restricted to formal, written, or literary contexts. It functions as a prefix meaning next or following, most commonly appearing in time expressions like 翌日 or 翌年. You will rarely hear it spoken in casual conversation, where people prefer using 下 or 後面.
Examples
The following year they moved abroad to live.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often try to use this in daily speech where it sounds overly stiff or archaic. Stick to using 下個禮拜 or 第二日 for natural, everyday communication.
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Grammar guides
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