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Definition
Noon; twelve o'clock in the middle of the day.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the exact moment of twelve o'clock in the afternoon. While understood by everyone, it sounds slightly more formal or literary than the common way to express this time, which is simply 十二點.
Examples
The sun is very intense at noon.
Are you leaving only at noon?
Related words
Common phrases
around noon
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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.
