sing1 je6星夜
Jyutpingsing1 je6
Yalesīng yeh
Definition
Starry night; a night with stars.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in literary or poetic contexts to describe a night sky filled with stars. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation to describe the weather or time, as people would typically just say 夜晚有好多星 instead. Using it in speech often carries a sentimental or artistic tone.
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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.
