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Definition
Alarm clock.
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How it's used
While the term specifically refers to a physical clock, it is now commonly used to describe the alarm function on a smartphone. When talking about the action of setting the alarm, Cantonese speakers typically use the verb 校, which implies adjusting the dial or settings to a specific time.
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I need to set my alarm for tomorrow morning so I don't be late.
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Common mistake
Learners often use the verb 開 to mean setting an alarm, but 校 is the standard term for adjusting the time on a clock or alarm. Using 開 might be understood, but it sounds less natural than 校.
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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.
