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Definition
A unit of measurement, or an individual apartment unit.
- unit of measurement
- apartment; flat; suite
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How it's used
Beyond its scientific meaning as a unit of measurement, this word is the standard term for an apartment or flat in a residential building. When referring to housing, it is almost always paired with the classifier 個. It carries a slightly more formal or administrative tone than the common word 屋企.
Measure word
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This is a unit for measuring weight.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse the two meanings. If you are talking about physics or math, it is a unit of measurement, but if you are talking about real estate or where someone lives, it refers to a specific apartment unit.
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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.
