gaa1 si1 zaap6 mat6傢俬雜物傢俬杂物
Jyutpinggaa1 si1 zaap6 mat6
Yalegā sī jaahp maht
Definition
Furniture and sundries; household items and miscellaneous belongings.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
This compound is frequently used in contexts involving moving house, decluttering, or managing storage space. It functions as a collective noun to describe the general accumulation of household items that are not easily categorized. It carries a slightly informal tone and is often used when complaining about clutter or organizing a living space.
Examples
We need to clear out a lot of furniture and sundries when moving house.
Your room is piled up with furniture and sundries, how are you supposed to walk?
Related words
Common phrases
clear out furniture and sundries
piled up with furniture and sundries
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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.
