baat3 gwaa3 zaap6 zi3八卦雜誌八卦杂志
Jyutpingbaat3 gwaa3 zaap6 zi3
Yalebaat gwa jaahp ji
Definition
Gossip magazine; a magazine that reports on celebrity gossip and scandals.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to tabloids or magazines focused on the private lives and scandals of celebrities. While the term is derived from the concept of gossip, it is now a standard way to label this specific genre of print media in Hong Kong. It carries a slightly dismissive or trivial tone, as these magazines are often viewed as low-brow entertainment.
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He reads celebrity gossip magazines all the time.
What is written in this gossip magazine?
Related words
Common phrases
buy a gossip magazine
read a gossip magazine
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective 八卦, which describes a person who is nosy or loves to gossip. Using 八卦雜誌 to describe a person is grammatically incorrect and will sound very strange to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
