jau4 dai6郵遞邮递
Jyutpingjau4 dai6
Yaleyàuh daih
Definition
To post or mail; the process of sending and delivering mail.
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How it's used
Focuses on the formal process of sending items through a postal service, making it sound more professional than the everyday verb 寄. You will mostly encounter this in official business contexts, government notices, or formal correspondence. It is rarely used in casual conversation between friends, where 寄 is the standard choice.
Examples
What is the fastest way to mail this document?
I have already mailed that contract out.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual speech when talking about sending a simple letter or package to a friend, as it sounds overly stiff and bureaucratic. Use 寄 instead for all daily situations.
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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.
