zau1 hon2週刊周刊
Jyutpingzau1 hon2
Yalejāu hón
Definition
A weekly publication or magazine.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Refers specifically to periodicals released on a seven day cycle, often associated with entertainment news or gossip in the local context. While it can technically refer to any weekly publication, it is most frequently used to describe tabloid style magazines that focus on celebrity scandals.
Measure word
bun2本búnExamples
This weekly magazine comes out every Friday.
Related words
Common phrases
gossip weekly magazine
financial weekly magazine
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 雜誌, which is a broader term for magazines in general. Remember that 週刊 specifically implies a weekly frequency, whereas 雜誌 can be monthly, quarterly, or irregular.
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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.
