hung1 jau4空郵空邮
Jyutpinghung1 jau4
Yalehūng yàuh
Definition
Air mail; mail sent by air transport.
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How it's used
Distinguishing between air mail and surface mail is essential when sending international items from Hong Kong. While digital communication has reduced the frequency of physical mail, this term remains standard for official postal services and courier labels. It implies a faster, more expensive service compared to the slower, sea-based alternative.
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fung1封fūngExamples
This document is very urgent, it must be sent by air mail.
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