gam2 taan3 hou6感歎號感叹号
Jyutpinggam2 taan3 hou6
Yalegám taan houh
Definition
Exclamation mark; exclamation point.
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How it's used
Punctuation names are rarely used in casual speech unless someone is dictating text or correcting a student. While formal, it is the standard term used in schools and professional settings to refer to the mark. It is often shortened to 歎號 in academic contexts.
Measure word
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You need to add an exclamation mark after this sentence.
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Common phrases
add an exclamation mark
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Grammar guides
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