zik1 jat6即日
Jyutpingzik1 jat6
Yalejīk yaht
Definition
The very same day, or the day of speaking.
- today; the current day
- the same day
neutraltime
How it's used
Focuses on the immediacy of the current day, often used in formal or administrative contexts like deadlines or travel arrangements. It implies that no time should pass between the action and the day in question. Unlike the more casual 今日, it carries a sense of urgency or official requirement.
Examples
This document is effective starting today.
Can you make a round trip within the same day?
Related words
Common phrases
effective from today
round trip on the same day
Common mistake
Do not use it to mean 'today' in casual conversation, as it sounds like a business term or a specific instruction. Use 今日 for general references to the current date.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
