doi6袋
Jyutpingdoi6
Yaledoih
Definition
Bag, pocket, or sack; a soft container.
colloquialshoppingdaily actions
How it's used
Functions as both a noun for various types of bags and a verb meaning to put something inside a pocket or bag. When used as a verb, it often implies keeping something safe or hidden away, such as pocketing money or keeping a secret. It is extremely versatile and appears in many compound words for containers, from plastic shopping bags to high end handbags.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Remember to bring a bag to go grocery shopping.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 荷包, which specifically refers to a wallet or purse. While 袋 is a general term for any bag or pocket, 荷包 is almost exclusively used for the small item you keep cash and cards in.
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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.
