nin4 gaam3年鑑年鉴
Jyutpingnin4 gaam3
Yalenìhn gaam
Definition
An almanac or yearbook published annually containing key data and information.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to reference books that compile data or events from the previous year. It is almost exclusively used in formal or academic contexts, such as school records, industry reports, or historical documentation. You will rarely hear it used in casual daily conversation unless discussing a specific hobbyist publication like a bus or train yearbook.
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bun2本búnExamples
There are many different yearbooks in the library.
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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.
