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Yalejóu ūk
Definition
Public housing flats in Singapore.
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How it's used
This term is specific to the Singaporean housing system and is not used to describe public housing in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, the equivalent term is 公屋. Using this word outside of the context of Singaporean housing will cause confusion, as it is a culturally specific loanword.
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The environment of public housing in Singapore is very clean.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word to refer to Hong Kong public housing, but it is exclusively for Singapore. Always use 公屋 when talking about Hong Kong.
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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.
