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Definition
Classifier for places, scars, stains, or flat areas of land.
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How it's used
Use this measure word specifically for irregular or undefined shapes on a flat surface, such as stains, scars, or patches of land. It implies that the area is not a perfect geometric shape and often carries a slightly messy or unplanned connotation. It is rarely used for large, well-defined, or official administrative areas.
Examples
There is a patch of dirt on the floor.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for countable objects or areas with clear boundaries like rooms or buildings. It is strictly for surface-level patches or stains, so using it to describe a plot of land for construction can sound overly informal or imprecise.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
