si6 jat6是日
Jyutpingsi6 jat6
Yalesih yaht
Definition
This day; today.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in formal or commercial contexts like restaurant menus, event schedules, or shop signage. It carries a slightly literary or professional weight that makes it sound out of place in casual, everyday conversation where 今日 is the standard choice. You will rarely hear it spoken aloud unless someone is reading a menu or a formal announcement.
Examples
What is the dish of the day?
Our itinerary for today is very rushed.
Related words
Common phrases
chef's special of the day
recommendation of the day
Common mistake
Do not use this in casual speech to mean today, as it will sound overly dramatic or like you are reading from a formal document. Stick to 今日 for all normal social interactions.
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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.
