faai3塊块
Jyutpingfaai3
Yalefaai
Definition
Piece, chunk, or slice; a classifier for flat, thick, or block-like objects.
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How it's used
Primarily functions as a classifier for flat, thin, or chunk-like objects. It is extremely versatile and frequently replaces more specific classifiers in casual speech, such as using it for a piece of land or even a slice of meat. When referring to facial features or skin, it carries a sense of surface area rather than just a distinct object.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
He gave me a piece of cake to eat.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use it for long, thin, or cylindrical objects like pens or cigarettes, which require 支. It is also not appropriate for items that are inherently liquid or granular.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
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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.
