sing1 kei4 ji6星期二
Jyutpingsing1 kei4 ji6
Yalesīng kèih yih
Definition
Tuesday; the third day of the week, following Monday.
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How it's used
Days of the week in Cantonese are straightforward, following a simple numerical pattern starting from Monday. While 禮拜二 is also widely used, 星期二 is slightly more common in formal or written contexts, though both are perfectly interchangeable in daily speech.
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Are you free on Tuesday?
I have to work on Tuesday, so I can't go.
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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.
