gaa1 dong3家當家当
Jyutpinggaa1 dong3
Yalegā dong
Definition
One's personal belongings, possessions, or skills.
- personal belongings, possessions, or property
- figurativeone's skills or expertise
colloquialhomemoney
How it's used
Often carries a sense of totality, implying everything someone owns or relies on for their livelihood. It is frequently used in contexts involving moving house, fleeing a situation, or describing one's entire net worth. While it can refer to skills, it is more commonly used for physical items.
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di1啲dīExamples
He moved house and took all his belongings with him.
These are already all of my possessions.
Related words
Common phrases
to pack up all one's belongings
to sell off all one's possessions
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general word for things or items, which is 嘢. 家當 specifically emphasizes the entirety of one's personal property or assets, rather than just random objects.
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Grammar guides
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