jyut6 mei5月尾
Jyutpingjyut6 mei5
Yaleyuht méih
Definition
The end of a month.
colloquialtimemoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to the final few days of the calendar month, often carrying a connotation of financial tightness for employees waiting for their next paycheck. It is frequently used to explain why someone might be busy, broke, or unable to commit to expensive social plans.
Examples
I have to pay rent again at the end of the month, it's such a headache.
Do you have time to come out for a meal at the end of the month?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to the end of a specific event or a non-calendar period, as it is strictly tied to the monthly cycle.
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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.
