jau4 zing3 guk6郵政局邮政局
Jyutpingjau4 zing3 guk6
Yaleyàuh jing guhk
Definition
Post office; a place that handles postal services such as sending mail, receiving parcels, and buying stamps.
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How it's used
While 郵政局 is the official name for a post office, locals almost exclusively use the shorter 郵局 in daily conversation. Using the full name sounds formal or bureaucratic, similar to saying "postal service bureau" instead of just "post office" in English. It is mostly reserved for official documents, signage, or when referring to the institution as a whole.
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I want to go to the post office to mail a letter.
Is there a post office nearby?
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Common mistake
Learners often use the full term 郵政局 in casual settings where it sounds overly stiff or unnatural. Stick to 郵局 for everyday requests or directions.
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