gaak3隔
Jyutpinggaak3
Yalegaak
Definition
To separate, partition, divide, or filter one thing from another.
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How it's used
Use this word to describe physical distance or barriers between objects or people. It is frequently used in the form 隔開 to emphasize the act of creating a partition or gap. When talking about time, it often implies an interval, such as 隔日 meaning every other day.
Examples
These two rooms have been separated.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 分開, which is more general and can refer to abstract concepts like breaking up a relationship. 隔 specifically implies there is something in between or a physical gap.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
