lai5 baai3 ng5禮拜五礼拜五
Jyutpinglai5 baai3 ng5
Yaleláih baai ńgh
Definition
Friday.
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How it's used
Interchangeable with 星期五 in almost all contexts, though 禮拜五 often feels slightly more informal or conversational. It is common to hear people drop the classifier 個 when referring to specific days of the week. Using 禮拜 to refer to the week itself is a hallmark of Cantonese speakers compared to the more formal 星期 used in written Chinese.
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Are you free to go out for dinner on Friday night?
I have to work every Friday, it's so tiring.
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse 禮拜 with 星期, but they are synonyms and can be used interchangeably. Just be aware that 禮拜 can also mean 'worship' or 'church service' in specific religious contexts, though the context usually makes the meaning clear.
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Grammar guides
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