Days & Time

Learn these essential phrases for day

When

幾時

géi sìh

When?

Server/Host
幾點

géi dím

What time?

Server/Host
一點

yāt dím

One o'clock

Customer/Guest
兩點

léuhng dím

Two o'clock

Customer/Guest
三點

sāam dím

Three o'clock

Customer/Guest
四點

sei dím

Four o'clock

Customer/Guest
五點

ńgh dím

Five o'clock

Customer/Guest
六點

luh dím

Six o'clock

Customer/Guest
七點

chāt dím

Seven o'clock

Customer/Guest
八點

baat dím

Eight o'clock

Customer/Guest
九點

gáu dím

Nine o'clock

Customer/Guest
十點

sahp dím

Ten o'clock

Customer/Guest
十一點

sahp yāt dím

Eleven o'clock

Customer/Guest
十二點

sahp yih dím

Twelve o'clock

Customer/Guest
星期幾

sīng kèih géi

Which day of the week?

Server/Host
星期一

sīng kèih yāt

Monday

Customer/Guest
星期二

sīng kèih yih

Tuesday

Customer/Guest
星期三

sīng kèih sāam

Wednesday

Customer/Guest
星期四

sīng kèih sei

Thursday

Customer/Guest
星期五

sīng kèih ńgh

Friday

Customer/Guest

Tips for Using These Phrases

Practice Out Loud

Cantonese tones are crucial. Practice saying each phrase multiple times.

Use in Context

Try using these phrases next time you visit a dim sum restaurant.

Don't Be Shy

Native speakers appreciate when you try to speak Cantonese!