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Definition
Common year; a year in the Gregorian calendar that has only 365 days and no leap day.
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How it's used
This term is strictly used in the context of the Gregorian calendar to describe a year that lacks a leap day. It is a technical term that is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing calendar dates or birthdays. Unlike Mandarin, where this term is standard, Cantonese speakers often use the more descriptive phrase 冇閏日嘅年分 when explaining the concept to others.
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This year is a common year, February only has twenty-eight days.
Do you know if next year is a common year or a leap year?
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February of a common year
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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.
