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Definition
Love letter; a letter written to a sweetheart expressing love.
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How it's used
While the term is straightforward, it carries a slightly nostalgic or old fashioned connotation in modern Hong Kong. Most people now express romantic interest through instant messaging apps rather than physical letters. Using this word often implies a more formal, sincere, or traditional approach to courtship.
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Did you ever write love letters to anyone when you were young?
After receiving that love letter, he was incredibly happy.
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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.
