sei3 jat6四日
Jyutpingsei3 jat6
Yalesei yaht
Definition
Four days, or the fourth day of the month.
- four days
- the fourth day of a month
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How it's used
Refers to both a duration of four days and the fourth day of the month. When used for dates, it is interchangeable with 四號, though 四日 is often preferred in formal contexts or when discussing specific calendar dates.
Common mistake
Do not confuse the duration 四日 with the date 四號 when speaking, as using the wrong one can lead to confusion about whether you mean a period of time or a specific calendar day.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
