zin1箋笺
Jyutpingzin1
Yalejīn
Definition
Stationery, correspondence, or a written note; to analyze or annotate.
- letter; correspondence; a written note; stationery
- to analyze or annotate
writtencommunication
How it's used
Refers primarily to formal or literary correspondence rather than casual text messages. It often appears in contexts involving traditional stationery or official documentation, making it feel quite dated or elegant compared to everyday terms like 信.
Measure word
fung1封fūngExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common word 信, which is the standard term for a letter. Using 箋 in casual conversation will sound overly formal or archaic to most native speakers.
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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.
