How to Tell Time in Cantonese
- Carmen Luong
- Dec 26, 2023
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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.