luk6 jat6六日
Jyutpingluk6 jat6
Yaleluhk yaht
Definition
Six days or the sixth day of a month.
- six days
- the sixth day of a month
colloquialtime
How it's used
While literally meaning six days, this term is almost exclusively used to refer to the weekend. It functions as a shorthand for 星期六同星期日. It is a very common way to ask about someone's plans for their days off.
Examples
Are you free this weekend to go for dim sum?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean a duration of six days, as native speakers will interpret it as the weekend. If you need to specify a period of six days, use 六日時間 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.
