loeng5 dim2兩點两点
Jyutpingloeng5 dim2
Yaleléuhng dím
Definition
Two o'clock, two points, or two dots.
- two o'clock
- two points or two decimal places
- two dots or punctuation marks
colloquialtime
How it's used
Refers specifically to the time of two o'clock rather than a numerical quantity of two points. When discussing time, it is standard to use 兩 instead of 二 to avoid confusion with the number two in a counting context. It functions as a temporal noun phrase and is frequently paired with time markers like 點鐘 or just 點.
Examples
We arranged to meet at the MTR station at two o'clock.
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 二點 instead of 兩點 when telling time. Always use 兩 for time and quantities of items, reserving 二 strictly for digits in sequences or numbers larger than ten.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
