jat6 gei3 bou2日記簿日记簿
Jyutpingjat6 gei3 bou2
Yaleyaht gei bóu
Definition
A diary; a notebook used for keeping a daily record of events or thoughts.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
People often just use 日記 to refer to the act of writing or the content itself, so adding 簿 clarifies you are talking about the physical object. It is common to see these sold in stationery shops with locks or decorative covers, which makes the distinction from a simple notebook important.
Measure word
bun2本búnExamples
I bought a diary, planning to write down my feelings every day.
What kind of secrets did you write in your diary?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 記事簿, which is a general notebook or planner used for jotting down tasks or appointments rather than personal reflections.
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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.
