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Definition
A plaque or signboard made of wood, stone, or metal, hung at entrances or indoors to display a name or inscription.
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How it's used
Plaques often carry historical or cultural significance, frequently found in traditional restaurants, temples, or ancestral halls. They usually feature calligraphy by a respected figure and serve as a mark of prestige or a formal identifier for a location. While modern signage is common, the term specifically evokes a sense of tradition and craftsmanship.
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There is a very old plaque hanging at the shop entrance.
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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.
