gaa1 si1傢俬
Jyutpinggaa1 si1
Yalegā sī
Definition
Furniture; large items like tables, chairs, cabinets, sofas, and beds that make a space liveable or workable.
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How it's used
Pronunciation is often simplified in speech to a sound closer to gaa1-si1, dropping the nasal initial of the second character. It specifically refers to movable items like tables and chairs, whereas built-in fittings or fixtures are often referred to as 裝修 or 訂造傢俬.
Measure word
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 傢具, which is the standard written term used in Mandarin and formal contexts. While understood in Hong Kong, 傢俬 is the authentic, everyday term used in spoken Cantonese.
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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.
