bun1 gaa1搬家
Jyutpingbun1 gaa1
Yalebūn gā
Definition
To move house or change one's residence.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
While 搬家 is understood in Hong Kong, it is considered a Mandarin-influenced term. Locals almost exclusively use 搬屋 in daily speech to refer to moving one's residence. Using 搬屋 sounds much more natural and authentic to a Cantonese speaker.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 搬家 because it appears in textbooks, but it can sound slightly formal or foreign in a casual conversation. Stick to 搬屋 to blend in.
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