zyu2 jat6主日
Jyutpingzyu2 jat6
Yalejyú yaht
Definition
Sunday, as referred to by Christians.
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How it's used
Reserved exclusively for Christian contexts, this term replaces the secular 星期日 or 禮拜日 to emphasize the religious significance of the day. It is used naturally within church communities to refer to weekly services or the day of rest and worship. Using it outside of a religious context will sound confusing or overly formal to native speakers.
Examples
Are you going to church this Sunday?
I go to worship every Sunday.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this term in secular settings like work or school schedules, as it specifically carries a liturgical connotation that sounds out of place in daily non-religious conversation.
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