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Definition
An ancient courier station or relay post for changing horses, resting, and lodging when delivering government documents.
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How it's used
This term is strictly historical and refers to the official network of stations used by the imperial government for relaying messages and personnel. It is almost exclusively encountered in period dramas, historical literature, or when discussing ancient infrastructure. It carries a strong sense of antiquity and is never used to describe modern transport hubs or rest stops.
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This place used to be a very important relay station.
Do you know where one can still see an old relay station?
Related words
Common phrases
ancient relay station
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe modern bus stops, train stations, or highway service areas. Using it in a contemporary context will sound extremely bizarre or overly poetic.
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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.
