sing3 daan3 lai5 mat6聖誕禮物圣诞礼物
Jyutpingsing3 daan3 lai5 mat6
Yalesing daan láih maht
Definition
Christmas gift; Christmas present.
colloquialfestivalshopping
How it's used
People often use the classifier 份 when talking about gifts, as it emphasizes the act of giving or receiving a specific item. While the term is straightforward, it is frequently used in the context of gift exchanges or parties during the holiday season.
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fan2份fánExamples
Have you bought your Christmas gift yet?
I received a very special Christmas gift.
Related words
Common phrases
give a Christmas gift
unwrap a Christmas gift
Common mistake
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 個 as the classifier for gifts, but 份 is the standard choice for items given as presents.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
