sing1 kei4星期
Jyutpingsing1 kei4
Yalesīng kèih
Definition
Week; a period of seven days.
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How it's used
Cantonese speakers often use 禮拜 as a direct synonym for 星期 in casual speech. While 星期 is standard, 禮拜 feels slightly more natural in everyday conversation when talking about plans or past events. Both terms are interchangeable and carry the same level of formality.
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Are you free to go out for a meal next week?
I went to see a movie last week, it was really good.
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Common mistake
Beginners often confuse 星期日 with 星期天. In Hong Kong, 星期日 is the standard way to say Sunday, while 星期天 is rarely used and sounds distinctly like Mandarin.
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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.
