sap6 ji6 jat6十二日
Jyutpingsap6 ji6 jat6
Yalesahp yih yaht
Definition
Twelve days, or the twelfth day of the month.
- twelve days
- the twelfth day of the month
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How it's used
Refers to both a duration of time and a specific calendar date. When used for a date, it specifically denotes the twelfth day of the month. Unlike some other languages, the structure remains identical regardless of whether it functions as a noun phrase for duration or a time adverbial for a date.
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Grammar guides
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