sing1 kei4 jat1星期一
Jyutpingsing1 kei4 jat1
Yalesīng kèih yāt
Definition
Monday; the second day of the week, following Sunday.
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How it's used
Cantonese speakers often drop the word 星期 when referring to days of the week in casual conversation, using 禮拜 instead. While 星期一 is perfectly standard, 禮拜一 is arguably more common in daily speech. Both are interchangeable and carry the same level of formality.
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Do you have time next Monday?
I usually have meetings on Mondays.
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Grammar guides
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