kei4 hon2期刊
Jyutpingkei4 hon2
Yalekèih hón
Definition
Periodical or journal; a regular publication, especially an academic one.
neutralschoolwork
How it's used
Academic and formal settings are where this term is almost exclusively used. While it refers to periodicals in general, it is most commonly associated with scholarly or professional publications rather than popular magazines. Use 雜誌 for general interest magazines to avoid sounding overly formal or stiff.
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bun2本búnExamples
There are many new studies in this journal.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 雜誌, but they are not interchangeable. 雜誌 is for casual reading like fashion or lifestyle magazines, whereas 期刊 implies a higher level of academic or professional rigour.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
