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How it's used

This term specifically refers to the traditional job of delivering physical newspapers to doorsteps, often carried out by young people or newsstand staff in the early morning. As print media declines in Hong Kong, the activity has become increasingly rare, making the term sound slightly nostalgic or tied to a bygone era. It is distinct from modern courier services or food delivery, which use different verbs.