waak6 do2劃朵画朵
Jyutpingwaak6 do2
Yalewaahk dó
Definition
To write a letter.
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
This term is specific to the older generation of Hong Kongers and is rarely heard among younger speakers today. It carries a nostalgic, slightly old-fashioned feel that evokes the era of physical mail rather than digital messaging. Using it in modern contexts often sounds intentionally retro or humorous.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
to write a letter to someone
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a standard verb, but it is highly colloquial and specific to physical letters. It is not used for writing emails or text messages, where modern terms like 寫電郵 or send message are preferred.
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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.
