ng5 jat6五日
Jyutpingng5 jat6
Yaleńgh yaht
Definition
Five days; the fifth day of the month.
- five days
- the fifth day of the month
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How it's used
When referring to a specific date of the month, such as the fifth day, Cantonese speakers use 五號 instead of 五日. Using 五日 to mean the fifth of the month can cause confusion as it is almost exclusively used for a duration of time. Always stick to 號 for calendar dates to ensure clarity.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 五日 when they mean the fifth day of the month, which sounds like a duration of five days rather than a specific date.
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