din6 jau4電郵电邮
Jyutpingdin6 jau4
Yaledihn yàuh
Definition
Email; electronic mail sent over the internet via mail servers, containing text, images, or attachments.
Example
ngo5我gei3寄din6電jau4郵bei2畀lou5老baan2闆。
ngo5我gei3寄din6电jau4邮bei2畀lou5老baan2板。
I'm sending an email to the boss.
colloquialtechnologycommunication
How it's used
While 電郵 is the standard term for email, younger generations often simply use the English word email in daily speech. It functions as both a noun and a verb, making it highly versatile in professional and casual settings. Using it as a verb is common when giving instructions to colleagues or friends.
Measure word
fung1封fūngExamples
Please email the report to me.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse the noun usage with the verb usage; while you can say 電郵畀我, you cannot say 我電郵咗你, as it sounds unnatural. Instead, use 寄咗封電郵畀你 to indicate the action of sending.
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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.
