sing1 kei4 tin1星期天
Jyutpingsing1 kei4 tin1
Yalesīng kèih tīn
Definition
Sunday
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How it's used
While 星期天 is widely understood, it is less common in everyday spoken Cantonese than 星期日 or 禮拜日. Using 星期天 can sometimes sound slightly more formal or influenced by Mandarin usage. Most locals will default to 禮拜日 when speaking casually with friends or family.
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Are you free this Sunday?
I usually stay at home to rest on Sundays.
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Common mistake
Learners often over-rely on 星期天 because it mirrors the Mandarin term, but you will sound more natural and authentic by using 禮拜日 or 星期日 in daily conversation.
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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.
