ap1 jap1罨汁

Jyutpingap1 jap1

Yaleāp yāp

Definition

Damp, dark, poorly ventilated, and untidy; used to describe a small, shabby, or cramped place.

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How it's used

This term captures a specific sensory experience of a space being both physically cramped and lacking proper air circulation. It often implies a sense of humidity or staleness that makes the environment feel oppressive or unhygienic. While it can describe a room, it is frequently used to describe a general feeling of being trapped in a claustrophobic setting.

Examples

gaan3間fong2房jau6又sai3細jau6又ap1罨jap1汁，zyu6住lok6落hou2好m4唔syu1舒fuk6服。

The room is small and damp, it is very uncomfortable to live in.

nei5你dim2點gaai2解jiu3要nei1匿喺hai2呢ni1個go3罨ap1汁jap1地dei6方fong1呀？

Why do you want to hide in this cramped and stuffy place?

Common phrases

ap1罨jap1汁dei6地fong1方

a stuffy and cramped place

jau6又sai3細jau6又ap1罨jap1汁

small and stuffy

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general words for small spaces like 細. Remember that this word specifically adds the nuance of poor ventilation and a damp or stuffy atmosphere, not just a lack of square footage.