lung4 zau1 zit3龍舟節龙舟节
Jyutpinglung4 zau1 zit3
Yalelùhng jāu jit
Definition
Dragon Boat Festival.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong predominantly use 端午節 in daily conversation, while 龍舟節 is more commonly seen in media or event marketing. It specifically highlights the racing aspect of the holiday rather than the historical or culinary traditions. You will often hear it used when discussing the logistics of the boat races held at places like 赤柱 or 沙田.
Examples
Will you go watch the race on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival?
The weather is very hot this Dragon Boat Festival, remember to drink plenty of water.
Related words
Common phrases
Dragon Boat Festival holiday
Dragon Boat Festival race
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the actual date of the festival, which changes every year according to the lunar calendar. Using it as a synonym for the holiday in a formal context might sound slightly less precise than using 端午節.
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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.
