sau1 faat3收發收发
Jyutpingsau1 faat3
Yalesāu faat
Definition
To receive and send.
neutraltechnologycommunication
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the technical or administrative process of handling data, mail, or signals. It is rarely used for physical objects like parcels, where people prefer using specific verbs like 寄 or 攞. The term carries a slightly formal or professional tone, often appearing in settings related to office work or telecommunications.
Examples
Has your phone been able to send and receive messages yet?
Sending and receiving emails here is very slow, it keeps disconnecting.
Related words
Common phrases
to send and receive emails
to send and receive messages
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual exchanges of physical items between people, as it sounds like you are describing a postal service or a server process rather than a human interaction.
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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.
