jyut6 bou3閱報阅报
Jyutpingjyut6 bou3
Yaleyuht bou
Definition
To read the newspaper.
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How it's used
This term is formal and carries a literary or journalistic tone that is rarely used in casual daily speech. Most native speakers prefer the simple verb睇報紙 when talking about the act of reading the news. Using 閱報 in a conversation might sound like you are reading a formal announcement or mimicking a news anchor.
Examples
He reads the newspaper every morning.
Did you read the newspaper today?
Common phrases
newspaper reading habit
Common mistake
Learners often use this because it sounds like a sophisticated way to say read, but it is too stiff for normal social interaction. Stick to 睇報紙 unless you are writing a formal report or an essay.
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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.
