doi6 jap6袋入
Jyutpingdoi6 jap6
Yaledoih yahp
Definition
To put something inside a pocket, bag, or pouch.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
袋入 functions as a resultative verb compound where the first character acts as the verb and the second as the directional complement. It is specifically used for putting items into a container, bag, or pocket. You will often hear it used with the particle 喺 or the location marker 度 to specify the destination.
Examples
Please help me put the books into the backpack.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 裝入, but 袋入 specifically implies placing something into a bag or pocket, whereas 裝入 is more general and can apply to containers like boxes or bottles.
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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.
