can1 bat1親筆亲笔
Jyutpingcan1 bat1
Yalechān bāt
Definition
Written or signed with one's own hand; in one's own handwriting.
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How it's used
Emphasizes the personal authenticity of a document or signature, often used to highlight that something is not a print or a proxy. It carries a sense of value or rarity, frequently appearing in contexts involving celebrities, historical figures, or important legal documents.
Examples
Can you help me get an autograph from my idol?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply writing something yourself, as it specifically implies a formal or significant act of signing or authoring. It is rarely used for mundane tasks like writing a grocery list or a casual note to a friend.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
