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Jyutpinggaan2 bou3
Yalegáan bou
Definition
Brief report, summary presentation, or slideshow using visual and audio media.
neutralworkcommunication
How it's used
Primarily used in professional or academic settings to refer to a presentation or a summary document. While it can mean a written report, it is very frequently used to describe a slide deck or a verbal summary given to a group. It carries a sense of efficiency and conciseness, focusing on key points rather than exhaustive detail.
Measure word
fan2份fánExamples
Have you prepared the report yet?
He gave a presentation during the meeting.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it for casual updates between friends, as it sounds overly formal and business-oriented. For informal updates, use 講下 or 交代下 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.
