dim2 piu3點票点票
Jyutpingdim2 piu3
Yaledím piu
Definition
To count votes in an election.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical or procedural act of tallying ballots during an election. While it sounds formal, it is the standard term used in news reports and daily conversation when discussing election results. It is distinct from general counting, which would use 數.
Examples
Have the staff started counting the votes yet?
It is very exhausting for them to count votes overnight.
Related words
Common phrases
counting votes overnight
public vote counting
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 點算, which is often used in a figurative sense to mean 'what to do' or 'how to handle a situation'. Using 點票 in a non-election context will sound confusing to native speakers.
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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.
