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Definition
An advertising sign, shop sign, facade, or curtain.
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How it's used
Modern Cantonese speakers rarely use this character in daily speech, as it has largely been replaced by more common terms like 招牌. It carries a slightly traditional or literary nuance, often evoking images of old-fashioned shopfronts or fabric banners rather than modern neon signs. When it does appear, it usually refers to a physical hanging display rather than a digital or flat advertisement.
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That shop has a huge advertising sign hanging up.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 晃, which relates to shaking or swaying. Because they share a similar visual component, it is easy to mix them up in writing, but they are not interchangeable in meaning.
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Grammar guides
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