zeng2 hou6井號井号
Jyutpingzeng2 hou6
Yalejéng houh
Definition
The octothorpe or hash symbol (#), commonly found on telephone keypads and keyboards.
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How it's used
While the term 井號 is standard for the symbol , many Hong Kongers simply use the English word hash or sharp in casual conversation. It is almost exclusively used in the context of telephone menus, computer keyboards, or social media hashtags. You will rarely hear it used outside of these technical or digital environments.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Do I need to add a hash symbol after the password?
Related words
Common phrases
hash key
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the character 井, which is a noun meaning a water well. When referring to the symbol, always use the full term 井號 to avoid confusion.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
