zing3 jyut6 co1 ji6正月初二
Jyutpingzing3 jyut6 co1 ji6
Yalejing yuht chō yih
Definition
The second day of the Lunar New Year.
colloquialfestivaltime
How it's used
Tradition dictates that married women return to their natal homes on this specific day to visit their parents. It is colloquially referred to as 迎婿日, emphasizing the importance of the son-in-law visiting his wife's family. While the date is fixed in the lunar calendar, it is a major social event that often involves large family gatherings and specific celebratory meals.
Examples
Are you going back to your parents' home for a meal on the second day of the Lunar New Year?
The weather seems quite cold on the second day of the Lunar New Year this year.
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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.
