zi2 zoeng1紙張纸张
Jyutpingzi2 zoeng1
Yalejí jēung
Definition
Paper; a general term for various kinds of paper.
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How it's used
Refers to paper as a material or physical stock rather than a single sheet. It is commonly used in formal or administrative contexts, such as office supplies or printing requirements, whereas everyday speech often just uses 紙.
Measure word
daap6疊daphExamples
The paper here is very thin.
Do you have any extra paper left?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this term when they mean a single sheet of paper, but it sounds unnatural in that context. Use 張紙 if you are referring to one specific piece.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- How oftenUsually, sometimes, all the time, rarely, never. All five sit in one slot, between the subject and the verb.
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