mau5 jat6某日
Jyutpingmau5 jat6
Yalemáuh yaht
Definition
One day; some day; a certain day.
colloquialtime
How it's used
Refers to an indefinite point in time in the future or sometimes the past. It carries a slightly more literary or narrative feel compared to the more common spoken phrase 有一日. Using it in casual conversation often sounds a bit more thoughtful or reflective.
Examples
Let's go hiking again someday.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 有一日, which is much more common in everyday speech. While 某日 is perfectly acceptable, it can sound slightly formal or like the beginning of a story.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
