geoi1 so2居所
Jyutpinggeoi1 so2
Yalegēui só
Definition
Dwelling; home; a place where people live.
writtenplaceshome
How it's used
This term is formal and carries a sense of permanence or legal status, often appearing in official documents, property contracts, or news reports. It is rarely used in casual conversation when talking about one's own home, where people prefer everyday words like 屋企 or 地方. Using it in a relaxed setting can sound overly stiff or detached.
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go3個goExamples
He found a stable place to live in this district.
Is your current dwelling far from the MTR station?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct synonym for home in casual speech, which sounds unnatural. Stick to 屋企 for daily life and reserve this for formal contexts.
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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.
