zik1 jat6 hei2即日起
Jyutpingzik1 jat6 hei2
Yalejīk yaht héi
Definition
From today onwards; starting from today.
writtentime
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal announcements, notices, or professional settings to indicate a change in policy or status. It carries a sense of official authority and is rarely used in casual, face-to-face conversation between friends. When speaking informally, people usually prefer phrases like 由今日開始.
Examples
From today onwards, parking is not allowed here.
Are you starting work from today onwards?
Common phrases
effective from today
Common mistake
Learners often use this in casual speech where it sounds overly stiff or bureaucratic, like reading a legal document aloud. It is strictly for public notices or formal business communication.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
