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Jyutpingdik1 sik1
Yaledīk sīk
Definition
Small, compact, and delicate; cute and tiny.
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How it's used
Often used to describe things that are not just small, but also visually appealing or intricate in their smallness. It carries a sense of cuteness or refinement that simple words for small lack. It is frequently applied to patterns, accessories, or small decorative items.
Examples
The patterns on this shirt are so tiny and delicate.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin word for 'aim' or 'objective', which is written with the same characters but pronounced differently. In Cantonese, this is strictly an adjective for size and appearance.
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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.
