tin1 tin1天天
Jyutpingtin1 tin1
Yaletīn tīn
Definition
Every day; daily.
colloquialtime
How it's used
While synonymous with 日日, this term carries a slightly more literary or poetic nuance in spoken Cantonese. It is frequently encountered in song lyrics or sentimental expressions rather than in mundane, practical instructions. Use 日日 for routine daily tasks to sound more natural and grounded.
Examples
We meet every day, it feels like we are very close.
Do you get up this early every day?
Related words
Common phrases
study hard and make progress every day
happy every day
Common mistake
Avoid using this in professional or technical contexts where 日日 is preferred for clarity. It can sound overly dramatic or affected if used to describe boring, repetitive chores like washing dishes or taking out the trash.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
