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.

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