tip3帖
Jyutpingtip3
Yaletip
Definition
Card; a small, usually stiff piece of paper printed with information or a message.
colloquialcommunicationfamily
How it's used
Refers specifically to formal or semi-formal cards used for invitations or notifications, such as weddings or celebratory events. It carries a sense of tradition and formality compared to a simple note or letter. In modern daily life, it is almost exclusively used in compound words like 喜帖 or 請帖.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general cards like birthday cards or greeting cards, which are typically called 卡 or 咭. Using 帖 for a casual greeting card will sound overly formal or archaic.
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