tung1 gou3通告
Jyutpingtung1 gou3
Yaletūng gou
Definition
Public notice, announcement, or circular.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to formal, written notices posted in public or shared within an organization. It carries a sense of official authority, distinguishing it from casual messages or verbal reminders. You will frequently see it used in the context of building management or workplace updates.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
The building posted a notice saying the water will be shut off.
Have you read the company notice yet?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual text messages or verbal announcements, as it sounds overly formal and bureaucratic in those contexts. Use 通知 instead for general notifications.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
