lou4 dung6 zit3勞動節劳动节
Jyutpinglou4 dung6 zit3
Yalelòuh duhng jit
Definition
Labour Day; International Workers' Day.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the public holiday on May 1st in Hong Kong. It is treated as a standard statutory holiday, so employees are entitled to a day off or a substitute day if they are required to work. People rarely use it in casual conversation to discuss political movements, focusing instead on the practical aspect of having a day off.
Examples
How many days off do you get for Labour Day this year?
May 1st is Labour Day, and many people in Hong Kong don't have to work.
Related words
Common phrases
Labour Day holiday
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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.
