zi2 gan1紙巾纸巾
Jyutpingzi2 gan1
Yalejí gān
Definition
Tissue or paper handkerchief; a disposable paper tissue.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to disposable paper tissues used for hygiene. While people sometimes use the term for napkins in casual settings, the word for a proper napkin or table serviette is often 餐巾.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
Do you have any tissues in your bag?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 衛生紙 to refer to tissues in Hong Kong, as it is almost exclusively understood as toilet paper.
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Grammar guides
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