gep2夾夹
Jyutpinggep2
Yalegép
Definition
A clip, clamp, or peg used to hold things in place.
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How it's used
Beyond the physical tool for fastening, this term is frequently used as a verb meaning to pick up food with chopsticks. It also appears in the slang expression 夾硬, which describes forcing someone to do something against their will or doing something in a heavy handed manner.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse the noun 夾 with the verb 夾, which can also mean to split a bill or to be caught between two things. Context usually clarifies whether you are talking about the tool or the action.
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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.
