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Definition
The fourth of the twelve Earthly Branches, representing the period from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- the fourth of the twelve Earthly Branches
- the fourth of the twelve two-hour periods of the day, from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
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How it's used
Traditional timekeeping divides the day into twelve two hour periods, each represented by an Earthly Branch. While rarely used in modern daily life, these terms frequently appear in traditional Chinese fortune telling, astrology, and historical dramas. Using these terms in casual conversation often carries a slightly literary or archaic tone.
Examples
It is currently the hour of Mao, the sky is not even bright yet.
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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.
