cyu5 jau4 piu3儲郵票储邮票
Jyutpingcyu5 jau4 piu3
Yalechyúh yàuh piu
Definition
To collect postage stamps; stamp collecting.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the hobby of philately. While 儲 can mean to save money or store items, using it with 郵票 highlights the intentional act of gathering a collection over time rather than just keeping them in a drawer.
Examples
Did you collect stamps when you were a kid?
He really likes collecting stamps, he has hundreds at home.
Related words
Common phrases
the habit of collecting stamps
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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.
