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Definition
A stationery folder, or a computer file.
- stationery file; folder
- computer file
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How it's used
Derived from the English word "file", this term is a staple in Hong Kong office culture and school settings. While it specifically refers to physical folders or binders, it is rarely used to describe digital files, which are usually called 檔案 or 檔案夾. It is a classic example of how Hong Kong Cantonese incorporates English loanwords into daily vocabulary.
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Which folder did you put this document in?
I bought a new folder to store my homework.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to refer to computer files, as it exclusively denotes physical stationery items. For digital files, use 檔案 instead.
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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.
