gei2 nim6 ban2紀念品纪念品
Jyutpinggei2 nim6 ban2
Yalegéi nihm bán
Definition
Souvenir or memento; an item kept to remember an event or a place.
Example
neutraltravelshopping
How it's used
Used primarily for items purchased or received to commemorate a specific event, trip, or location. It carries a sense of nostalgia or personal attachment to a memory, rather than just being a generic gift or present.
Measure word
fan2份fánExamples
What souvenirs did you buy back from your trip?
This souvenir is something I bought at the museum.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 禮物, which is a general term for a gift. A souvenir is specifically linked to a memory or a place visited, whereas a gift can be given for any occasion like a birthday or holiday.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
