daap6疊叠
Jyutpingdaap6
Yaledaahp
Definition
A classifier for a stack, pile, or pack of flat objects.
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How it's used
This classifier is specifically used for flat, stackable objects like paper, banknotes, or thin clothing. It implies that the items are neatly arranged on top of one another rather than just thrown into a heap. When referring to a messy pile of things, speakers often prefer the word 堆 instead.
Examples
There are two stacks of documents on the desk to deal with.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse 疊 with 堆. While 疊 suggests a structured, vertical arrangement of flat items, 堆 is a more general term for any pile or heap of objects, regardless of their shape or how neatly they are organized.
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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.
