sau2 caak3手冊手册
Jyutpingsau2 caak3
Yalesáu chaak
Definition
A handbook, manual, or guide.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to printed or digital booklets that provide instructions or reference information. While it is a standard term, it often carries a slightly formal or professional tone compared to more casual words like 指南 or 說明書. It is most frequently encountered in academic, workplace, or technical settings.
Measure word
bun2本búnExamples
This manual is written very clearly.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 筆記, which refers to personal notes or a notebook. Using 手冊 to describe your own handwritten study notes will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
