gaan2 tip3柬帖
Jyutpinggaan2 tip3
Yalegáan tip
Definition
An invitation card.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to formal printed invitations, often for weddings or significant celebratory events. While it is a standard term, modern speakers frequently use the English loanword 卡 or simply 邀請卡 in casual settings. Using this term carries a slightly more traditional or formal tone compared to everyday speech.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
He sent me an invitation card to attend the wedding.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 帖子, which is a broader term for various types of notes or posts, including online forum posts. Using it for a casual party invitation might sound overly stiff or old-fashioned.
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Grammar guides
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