piu3 soeng1票箱
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Definition
Ballot box; a container for holding cast votes.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical container used for collecting votes during an election. It is a formal term often seen in news reports or official election guidelines rather than casual conversation. When discussing the act of voting, people usually focus on the process of casting a vote rather than the box itself.
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The voters are queuing up to put their ballots into the ballot box.
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Common phrases
to cast into the ballot box
to seal the ballot box
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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.
