loi4 seon3來信来信
Jyutpingloi4 seon3
Yalelòih seun
Definition
An incoming letter; a letter received.
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How it's used
While 來信 is understood in Cantonese, it is primarily a formal or written term used in correspondence. In casual daily speech, people almost always prefer to use 信 or 寄嚟嘅信 instead. Using 來信 in a text message or face-to-face conversation can sound overly polite, stiff, or like you are reading from a formal document.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 來信 as a verb meaning to send a letter, but it is strictly a noun. If you want to say someone sent a letter, use 寄信 instead.
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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.
