dip6牒
Jyutpingdip6
Yaledihp
Definition
An official document, record, or book.
writtenother
How it's used
Refers specifically to formal or historical official documents, often implying a sense of antiquity or bureaucratic weight. It is rarely used in modern daily speech, where words like 文件 or 紀錄 are preferred for general documents or records. Using this word in casual conversation can make one sound overly formal or like they are reciting from a period drama.
Measure word
fan2份fánExamples
This document is very old, I cannot see clearly what is written on it.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 碟, which is the common word for plate or disc. Learners often mistake the two due to their similar appearance in writing.
Grammar color guide
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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.
