zam1 zi2針紙针纸
Jyutpingzam1 zi2
Yalejām jí
Definition
Vaccination record card or document.
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How it's used
This term emerged as a staple of daily vocabulary during the pandemic era in Hong Kong. It specifically refers to the physical or digital proof of vaccination required for entry into certain venues or for school attendance. While formal documents might use more official terminology, locals almost exclusively use this shorthand in casual conversation.
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Common phrases
show the vaccine record card
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a medical prescription or other health documents, as it is strictly limited to vaccination records.
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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.
