pe1 paai2𠵿牌
Jyutpingpe1 paai2
Yalepē páai
Definition
Playing cards
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This term is a common alternative to the more standard 啤牌, which is a direct loan from the English word beer card. While 啤牌 is widely understood and used in written contexts, 𠵿牌 is a more localized, colloquial way to refer to the same deck of cards. It is frequently used in casual settings when talking about card games or gambling.
Measure word
fu3副fuExamples
They have been playing cards all night.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the pronunciation or spelling of 𠵿 with other characters that look similar, as it is a non-standard character specifically created for this Cantonese sound. Stick to 啤牌 if you are unsure about the character input for 𠵿.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
