dim2 zi6點字点字
Jyutpingdim2 zi6
Yaledím jih
Definition
Braille; a tactile writing system using raised dots for visually impaired people.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the tactile writing system rather than just any text made of dots. While the literal meaning is dot characters, it is the standard term for Braille in Hong Kong. It is often used in formal contexts regarding accessibility and public services.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the act of typing or texting, which is 撳字 or 打字. Using 點字 to mean typing will cause confusion as it exclusively refers to the tactile system for the visually impaired.
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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.
