zak1 zi2仄紙仄纸
Jyutpingzak1 zi2
Yalejāk jí
Definition
A cheque.
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How it's used
This term is a direct phonetic borrowing from the English word cheque, reflecting the historical influence of British administration on Hong Kong banking terminology. While it remains widely understood, younger generations and formal business settings almost exclusively use the term 支票. Using 仄紙 can sound slightly old fashioned or specific to older generations who grew up using the term in daily commerce.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the word 側, which sounds similar but means side. Ensure you use the correct measure word 張 when referring to a single cheque.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
