ziu1 zi2招紙招纸
Jyutpingziu1 zi2
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Definition
A label, sticker, or decal placed on goods showing the brand and product information.
colloquialshoppingdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the paper label or sticker attached to consumer goods, rather than a sticker used for decoration or a bumper sticker. It is common to pair this with the verb 搣 when talking about removing them from packaging. It carries a slightly more functional or industrial nuance compared to the more general term 貼紙.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
The label on this bottle is torn, I cannot see the expiry date.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word for decorative stickers or decals, which are called 貼紙. Using 招紙 for a sticker on a notebook or a laptop would sound unnatural as it implies a commercial product label.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
