jau4 piu3郵票邮票
Jyutpingjau4 piu3
Yaleyàuh piu
Definition
Postage stamp.
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How it's used
Stamps are increasingly rare in daily life as digital communication replaces traditional mail. When referring to the act of applying one, people often use the verb 貼 instead of the more formal 黏貼. It is common to hear people ask about the postage cost rather than the specific stamp value.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
How many stamps do I need to stick on this letter?
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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