zuk1 gaan2竹簡竹简
Jyutpingzuk1 gaan2
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Definition
Bamboo slips used for writing in ancient times.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical medium of writing before paper became widespread. It carries a strong academic or historical tone and is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing history or archaeology. You will mostly encounter this term in museum contexts, historical dramas, or literature classes.
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faai3塊faiExamples
Did people in the past use bamboo slips to write?
This bamboo slip is covered in ancient text.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
