daa2 zam1 zi2打針紙打针纸
Jyutpingdaa2 zam1 zi2
Yaledá jām jí
Definition
Vaccination certificate or record.
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How it's used
This term became ubiquitous during the pandemic as the standard way to refer to the digital or physical proof of vaccination. It is a compound of the colloquial verb phrase 打針 and the noun 紙, which is often used in Cantonese to refer to any official document or certificate. While more formal terms like 疫苗接種紀錄 exist, they are rarely used in casual conversation.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
You need to show your vaccination certificate to enter the restaurant.
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Common phrases
to present a vaccination certificate
digital vaccination certificate
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a doctor's prescription or a medical report. It specifically refers to the document proving you have received a vaccine injection.
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Grammar guides
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