gam1 hei3金器
Jyutpinggam1 hei3
Yalegām hei
Definition
Gold objects, jewelry, or goldware.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional gold jewelry or ornaments given as gifts during weddings or for newborns. It carries a strong cultural connotation of wealth, status, and familial blessing. You will rarely hear this used for generic gold objects like bars or coins, which are usually referred to as 黃金.
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gin2件gínExamples
She received a lot of goldware when she got married.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with generic gold jewelry like rings or necklaces bought for daily fashion, which are usually called 首飾. Using 金器 for a simple gold ring sounds like you are describing a ceremonial wedding gift.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
