jyut6 sik6月蝕月蚀
Jyutpingjyut6 sik6
Yaleyuht sihk
Definition
Lunar eclipse.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the astronomical phenomenon where the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon. While it is a scientific term, it is commonly used in casual conversation whenever such an event is visible in the Hong Kong sky. People often pair it with descriptions of the Moon's appearance, such as it turning red or disappearing.
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There will be a lunar eclipse tonight, remember to take your camera out to take photos.
Do you know when the next lunar eclipse will appear?
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
