mou4 sin3 din6 bou3無線電報无线电报
Jyutpingmou4 sin3 din6 bou3
Yalemòuh sin dihn bou
Definition
Radiotelegraphy or radiotelegraphed message.
- radiotelegraph
- radiotelegram
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical technology of transmitting messages via radio waves using Morse code. It is rarely used in modern daily life except when discussing history or maritime communication. In contemporary contexts, people simply use terms like 電郵 or 短訊 for electronic messaging.
Measure word
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How did people send radiotelegrams in the past?
This radiotelegram was received very unclearly.
Related words
Common phrases
to send a radiotelegram
to receive a radiotelegram
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 無線, which is the common abbreviation for wireless technology or the television station TVB in Hong Kong. Using 無線電報 to refer to modern wireless internet or mobile data will cause significant confusion.
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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.
