hon1 mat6刊物
Jyutpinghon1 mat6
Yalehōn maht
Definition
Publications other than books, such as newspapers and magazines.
neutralother
How it's used
Refers specifically to serials or periodicals like newspapers and magazines rather than standalone books. It is a formal term often found in library settings or official notices, so it sounds slightly stiff in casual, everyday conversation. When referring to a specific item, speakers usually prefer the more precise terms like 報紙 or 雜誌.
Measure word
fan2份fánExamples
The library has many different publications.
Related words
Common phrases
periodical
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this for any printed material, but it is not appropriate for books, which are referred to as 書.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
