seoi2 paai2水牌
Jyutpingseoi2 paai2
Yaleséui páai
Definition
A board or plate used as a menu, directory, or destination sign.
- a food and drink menu board on the wall of an eatery
- a directory board of shops and companies in a building or mall
- the destination and fare sign displayed in the windscreen of a minibus
colloquialfoodtransport
How it's used
This term is highly versatile, referring to both static wall menus in traditional diners and the dynamic signage used in public transport. In the context of buildings, it specifically refers to the directory board in the lobby that lists all the companies or tenants. It is almost exclusively used for physical, often plastic or metal, signage rather than digital screens or paper menus.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
The destination sign on this minibus says it's going to Mong Kok.
Related words
Common phrases
to check the directory or menu
minibus destination sign
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 菜單, which is the paper menu you hold in your hands. Using 水牌 to refer to a handheld menu sounds unnatural to native speakers.
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