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Jyutpingmun4 haan6
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Definition
Curfew; a family-imposed deadline for returning home.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the time limit imposed by parents or guardians for returning home at night. It carries a sense of domestic authority and is almost exclusively used in the context of family rules rather than institutional or legal curfews. Using it implies a slightly restrictive or protective household environment.
Examples
Does your family have a curfew?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe government-imposed curfews or lockdowns, as those are typically referred to as 宵禁.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
