faai3 seon3快訊快讯
Jyutpingfaai3 seon3
Yalefaai seun
Definition
News flash, bulletin, or express news media.
Example
din6電si6視toi4台ngaam1啱ngaam1啱bo3播zo2咗jat1一dyun6段faai3快seon3訊。
din6电si6视toi4台ngaam1啱ngaam1啱bo3播zo2咗jat1一dyun6段faai3快seon3讯。
The TV station just aired a newsflash.
writtencommunication
How it's used
Primarily functions as a label in media contexts, such as television program titles or news tickers. It implies a brief, urgent, or focused update rather than a comprehensive news report. You will rarely hear it used in casual conversation to refer to general news, where words like 新聞 are far more natural.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Let's leave after watching this sports news update.
Did you just see that financial news update?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to general news or gossip. It specifically denotes a short, broadcasted bulletin or a headline-style update.
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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.
