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Writer's pictureCarmen Luong

How to Tell Time in Cantonese

Updated: Jun 18



Unlike English, with its AM and PM suffixes, Cantonese weaves time-telling into the very fabric of its language with unique words and tones. This distinctive feature is not only simple but also steeped in cultural significance, reflecting the day's various phases with terms that change with the sun's position.




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