sap6 gau2 sai3 gei2十九世紀十九世纪
Jyutpingsap6 gau2 sai3 gei2
Yalesahp gáu sai géi
Definition
The 19th century.
neutraltime
How it's used
Historical periods are treated as noun phrases in Cantonese, often paired with the possessive particle 嘅 when describing items from that era. Unlike some other languages, there is no special classifier required for centuries, as they are treated as time periods rather than countable objects.
Examples
This museum has many artifacts from the 19th century.
Do you know what happened in the 19th century?
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- How oftenUsually, sometimes, all the time, rarely, never. All five sit in one slot, between the subject and the verb.
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