lai5 baai3 sei3禮拜四礼拜四

Jyutpinglai5 baai3 sei3
Yaleláih baai sei
名詞Common

Definition

Thursday; the fifth day of the week, following Wednesday.

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How it's used

Using 禮拜 is the standard way to refer to days of the week in spoken Cantonese, sounding much more natural than the more formal 星期. While 禮拜四 is perfectly acceptable, many locals also use 星期四 interchangeably in conversation. Note that 禮拜 can also mean 'week' itself, so context usually clarifies whether you are talking about a specific day or a duration of time.

Measure word

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Common mistake

Beginners sometimes confuse 禮拜四 with 禮拜三 or 禮拜五 because they sound similar in fast speech. Always double check the number if you are making plans.

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