soeng3 pin2相片
Jyutpingsoeng3 pin2
Yaleseung pín
Definition
Photograph; picture.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
While 相片 is the formal term for a photograph, it is rarely used in casual speech. Most people prefer the shortened form 相, which is more natural and versatile in daily conversation. Using the full term 相片 can sound slightly stiff or like you are reading from a document.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungRelated words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use the measure_word 個 for photos, but the specific measure_word for a single photograph is 張. Using 個 will sound unnatural to native speakers.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
