zung1 jat6終日终日
Jyutpingzung1 jat6
Yalejūng yaht
Definition
All day long; from morning till night.
colloquialtimedaily actions
How it's used
Carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to the ubiquitous 成日. It often implies a sense of disapproval or concern, suggesting that the subject is wasting time or neglecting responsibilities. While grammatically interchangeable with 成日 in many contexts, using it in casual speech can make you sound a bit more dramatic or serious.
Examples
He stays in his room playing video games all day long.
Don't just spend all day thinking about playing.
Related words
Common phrases
to idle away the whole day
to be busy running about all day
Common mistake
Learners often use it to describe a single specific day, but it is better suited for describing a habitual state or a prolonged period of time. For a single day, stick to 成日 or 一整日.
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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.
