dip6碟
Jyutpingdip6
Yaledihp
Definition
A plate or dish; a shallow, flat vessel, usually circular, used for holding food or condiments.
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How it's used
Beyond its literal meaning as a piece of tableware, this word is frequently used to describe a serving of food, similar to how one might say a plate of something in English. It is specifically reserved for flat or shallow vessels, distinguishing it from deeper bowls like 碗. When referring to the object itself, it is almost always paired with the classifier 隻.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Please help me take out a plate.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 碗, which refers to a bowl. Remember that 碟 is for flat items, while 碗 is for items with depth that are used for soup or rice.
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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.
