lai5 baai3 ji6禮拜二礼拜二
Jyutpinglai5 baai3 ji6
Yaleláih baai yih
Definition
Tuesday
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How it's used
Using 禮拜 is significantly more common in casual, spoken Cantonese than using 星期. While both are understood, 禮拜 carries a more relaxed, everyday tone suitable for social plans and personal schedules. It is perfectly acceptable to use either, but 禮拜 feels more natural when talking to friends or family.
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go3個goExamples
Do you have time to go out for dim sum on Tuesday?
I have to work on Tuesday, I'm not free.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 禮拜二 to refer to a duration of time, as it strictly refers to the specific day of the week. If you mean a duration of two weeks, use 兩個禮拜 instead.
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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.
