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Definition
Newspaper office or publisher.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the organization or company that produces a newspaper rather than the physical building itself. While it is a standard term, people often just use the name of the newspaper followed by 報館 or simply refer to the company as 公司 when the context is clear.
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gaan1間gānExamples
He has been working at that newspaper publisher for many years.
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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.
