seon3 fung1信封
Jyutpingseon3 fung1
Yaleseun fūng
Definition
Envelope; a paper container used to enclose a letter.
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How it's used
While referring to the physical paper sleeve, this term is also used metaphorically in professional settings to describe a bonus or monetary gift given in a red packet or envelope. It is strictly a noun and should not be confused with the verb form of sending a letter.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
