ci1 ci1 lap6 lap6黐黐立立
Jyutpingci1 ci1 lap6 lap6
Yalechī chī lahp lahp
Definition
Sticky, gummy, or adhesive.
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How it's used
Reduplication of adjectives is a common way in Cantonese to intensify the quality being described. While 黐立立 is perfectly acceptable, adding the reduplication makes the sensation feel more pervasive or annoying to the speaker. It is frequently used to describe surfaces that have been spilled on or skin that feels clammy due to humidity.
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Do not confuse this with 黐線, which is a slang term for being crazy or acting irrationally. Using the reduplicated form helps clarify that you are talking about a physical texture rather than someone's mental state.
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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.
