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Yalesih dāam
Definition
A postage stamp or fiscal stamp; a transliteration of the English word "stamp".
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How it's used
This term is a direct phonetic loan from English and is commonly used in older generations or specific contexts like post offices. While it is understood by most, younger speakers often prefer the term 郵票 when referring specifically to postage stamps. It remains useful for distinguishing between different types of stamps, such as fiscal ones used in legal or government documents.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
Go to the post office and buy some stamps to mail the letters.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the English word stamp used as a verb meaning to stomp one's feet, as that action is expressed with different verbs like 踩.
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