bou2 faat3補發补发
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Yalebóu faat
Definition
To reissue, or to belatedly issue something that was previously missed.
- to reissue a lost or expired document, card, or item
- to backpay or belatedly issue missed wages, benefits, or allowances
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of rectifying a missing issuance, whether due to an administrative error or a lost item. It implies that the item or payment was originally expected or owed but failed to reach the recipient on time. Use this when dealing with official documents, salaries, or formal benefits.
Examples
The company will reissue your unpaid wages next month.
If you lost your student ID, you can apply for a reissue.
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 補領, which specifically refers to the act of a person applying to receive a replacement for a lost item. 補發 is the action taken by the authority or organization to issue the item, whereas 補領 is the action taken by the individual to request it.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
