zik1 maan5即晚
Jyutpingzik1 maan5
Yalejīk máahn
Definition
Tonight; the very same evening.
colloquialtime
How it's used
Focuses on the immediate transition to the current evening or night. It is frequently used in formal announcements, such as store policies or event notices, to indicate that a change starts right now. Unlike the more general 今晚 which simply refers to the time period, 即晚 implies a sense of urgency or an official start time.
Examples
This promotion is effective from tonight.
Related words
Common phrases
effective from tonight
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe a duration of time spent tonight. It is strictly a temporal marker for when something begins or happens, not a noun for the time period itself.
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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.
