saam1 sap6 jat6三十日
Jyutpingsaam1 sap6 jat6
Yalesāam sahp yaht
Definition
Thirty days, or the thirtieth day of the month.
- thirty days
- the thirtieth day of the month
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How it's used
Dates in Cantonese are expressed by placing the number before the word 日. When referring to a specific calendar date, the number acts as an ordinal, so there is no need for extra markers to indicate the thirtieth day of the month.
Examples
My birthday is on the thirtieth of next month.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the date with the duration. While 三十日 can mean the thirtieth of the month, it can also mean a duration of thirty days depending on the context, such as in the phrase 呢個工程要三十日先做完.
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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.
