dip6 zai2碟仔
Jyutpingdip6 zai2
Yaledihp jái
Definition
A small plate, such as a sauce plate.
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How it's used
The suffix 仔 is frequently added to nouns to indicate that an object is small or cute. While it literally refers to a small plate, it is most commonly used in dining contexts for serving condiments or small portions of food. It is rarely used for standard dinner plates, which are simply called 碟.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Help me get a small plate to put some soy sauce in.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 碟, which is the general term for a plate. Using 碟仔 for a large main course plate will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
