gaai1 ziu1街招
Jyutpinggaai1 ziu1
Yalegāai jīu
Definition
A street poster, bill, or printed notice posted in a public place.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to paper advertisements or notices pasted in public areas like walls or poles. It is distinct from formal government announcements or digital advertisements. The term carries a slightly informal or grassroots feel, often associated with small businesses, lost pets, or local community services.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
He stuck many notices on the lamp post.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 傳單, which refers to flyers handed out directly to people by hand. A 街招 is meant to be stuck onto a surface for passersby to read, whereas a 傳單 is distributed person to person.
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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.
