sai1 lik6西曆西历
Jyutpingsai1 lik6
Yalesāi lihk
Definition
Gregorian calendar; the solar calendar widely used internationally today, also known as the Western calendar.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong frequently contrast this with 農曆 to distinguish between the international calendar and the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. It is the standard for all official, business, and school scheduling. Even when people celebrate traditional festivals, they often use this to keep track of the specific date for planning purposes.
Examples
Do you know what date your Gregorian birthday is?
I am more used to looking at the Gregorian calendar than the lunar calendar.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 陽曆, which is a broader term for any solar-based calendar. While this is a type of solar calendar, the term specifically refers to the Gregorian system used internationally.
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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.
