faai3 jau4快郵快邮
Jyutpingfaai3 jau4
Yalefaai yàuh
Definition
Express mail; a fast postal delivery service.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to expedited postal or courier services rather than standard mail. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently used as a verb phrase by adding the particle 寄 before it. It is distinct from courier services like 順豐 which are often referred to by the company name directly.
Examples
This document is urgent, please send it by express mail for me.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe digital communication or instant messaging, as it is strictly for physical parcels or documents. For digital messages, use terms like 訊息 or 電郵 instead.
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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.
