gam1 sik1金飾金饰
Jyutpinggam1 sik1
Yalegām sīk
Definition
Gold jewelry or accessories made of gold.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to jewelry made of gold, often associated with traditional Chinese weddings or gifts for newborns. Unlike general jewelry, these items are frequently viewed as a form of investment or a store of value rather than just fashion accessories. You will often see them displayed prominently in window cases of traditional jewelry shops.
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gin2件gínExamples
She wore a lot of gold jewelry when she got married.
The gold jewelry sold at this shop has very old-fashioned styles.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general jewelry, which is usually called 首飾. Using 金飾 implies the material is specifically gold, so it would be incorrect to use this term for silver or diamond pieces that do not contain gold.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
