zit6 zi3截至
Jyutpingzit6 zi3
Yalejiht ji
Definition
Up to, by, or as of a specific time.
writtentime
How it's used
Used primarily in formal or administrative contexts to mark a deadline or a cutoff point in time. It functions as a preposition that introduces a specific temporal boundary, often appearing in official announcements or reports. Unlike everyday conversational markers, it carries a sense of precision and finality.
Examples
Up to today, we still haven't received the notification.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 截止, which is a verb meaning to close or to reach a deadline. Remember that 截至 is used to introduce the time limit itself, while 截止 is used to describe the act of the deadline being reached.
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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.
