sing3 daan3 zit3 cin4 zik6聖誕節前夕圣诞节前夕
Jyutpingsing3 daan3 zit3 cin4 zik6
Yalesing daan jit chìhn jihk
Definition
Christmas Eve.
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How it's used
While this term is the standard way to refer to the night before Christmas, Hong Kongers often shorten it to 平安夜 in casual conversation. Using the full phrase sounds slightly more formal or descriptive, similar to how one might specify the date in a calendar. It is frequently used when discussing social plans or work schedules during the holiday season.
Examples
Do you have any plans for Christmas Eve?
I have to work on Christmas Eve, it's so miserable.
Related words
Common phrases
Christmas Eve party
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Grammar guides
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