soeng6 jyut6上月
Jyutpingsoeng6 jyut6
Yaleseuhng yuht
Definition
Last month; the month before the current one.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the calendar month immediately preceding the current one. While perfectly understood in speech, it carries a slightly formal or journalistic tone compared to the more common spoken phrase 舊個月.
Examples
I went on a trip last month.
Related words
Common phrases
last month's performance
last month's data
Common mistake
Avoid using it in very casual conversation where 舊個月 is preferred, as it can sound slightly stiff or like a news report.
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Grammar guides
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