jyut6 bou3 sat1閱報室阅报室
Jyutpingjyut6 bou3 sat1
Yaleyuht bou sāt
Definition
A newspaper reading room.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to a designated area within a public library or community center where newspapers and periodicals are provided for public reading. It carries a slightly formal or old-fashioned nuance, as many younger people now access news primarily through digital devices. You will most commonly see this signposted in older public facilities.
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gaan1間gānExamples
There is a newspaper reading room inside the library.
Have you gone to the reading room to read today's newspaper yet?
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Common phrases
public newspaper reading room
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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.
