gaa1 jung6家用
Jyutpinggaa1 jung6
Yalegā yuhng
Definition
For household use; intended for use at home.
colloquialhometechnology
How it's used
Focuses specifically on items intended for domestic or private residential use rather than professional or commercial settings. It often appears as a prefix to describe appliances or tools that are smaller, simpler, or less durable than their industrial counterparts. Use it to distinguish between equipment meant for personal living spaces and those designed for heavy duty work environments.
Examples
This is a home printer, not for office use.
What home appliances have you bought for your house?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 家用 meaning household expenses or allowance, which is a common noun in Cantonese. When used as a noun, it refers to the money given to family members for living costs, whereas as a modifier, it describes the nature of an object.
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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.
