lin6 zaap6 bou6練習簿练习簿
Jyutpinglin6 zaap6 bou6
Yalelihn jaahp bouh
Definition
Exercise book; workbook for practicing and writing.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the thin, lined notebooks used by students for homework or classwork. It is distinct from a regular notebook, which is usually called 筆記簿. While students use it daily, the term is rarely used outside of a school or academic context.
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Common phrases
buy an exercise book
write in an exercise book
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 筆記簿, which is a general notebook for taking notes. A 練習簿 is strictly for exercises or assignments.
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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.
