tau4 tiu4頭條头条
Jyutpingtau4 tiu4
Yaletàuh tìuh
Definition
A headline story; the leading, most important news item given prominent coverage.
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
Beyond journalism, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe the most significant or attention-grabbing topic in a conversation or social circle. It carries a sense of urgency or priority, implying that the subject matter is what everyone is currently discussing. While it often refers to news, it can also be applied to personal gossip or major life updates.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
What is the headline in today's newspaper?
This piece of news is the headline for the whole day.
Related words
Common phrases
headline news
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to the title of a book or a chapter, as it is specifically reserved for news or topical importance. Use 標題 for general titles or headings instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
