zeoi6序

Jyutpingzeoi6

Yalejeuih

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Preface, foreword, or introduction to a book or publication.

writtenother

How it's used

Refers specifically to the formal introductory text found at the beginning of a book or collection. It carries a sense of prestige, as it is often written by a respected figure or a close friend of the author to endorse the work. While common in publishing, it is rarely used in casual everyday speech outside of literary or professional contexts.

Measure word

pin1篇pīn

Examples

le1呢bun2本syu1書pin1篇zeoi6序se2寫dak1得hou2好gam2感jan4人。

The preface of this book is written very movingly.

nei5你wan2搵zo2咗bin1邊go3個bong1幫nei5你bun2本zaap6集se2寫zeoi6序aa4呀？

Who did you ask to write the preface for your collection?

Common phrases

se2寫zeoi6序

to write a preface

zok3作zeoi6序

to compose a preface

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the word 順序 which refers to the order or sequence of things. Using 序 to mean order in a general sense is incorrect in modern Cantonese.