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Jyutpingzyun1 din6
Yalejyūn dihn
Definition
Special dispatch; a dedicated news dispatch.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the context of journalism or formal news reporting. It refers to a specific, urgent, or exclusive report sent from a correspondent or news agency. You will rarely hear this in casual daily conversation unless discussing current events or media coverage.
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daan1單dānExamples
The newspaper published that special dispatch on the front page.
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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.
