git3結结
Jyutpinggit3
Yalegit
Definition
A knot; an ornamental or practical structure made by tying rope or string.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical structure formed by looping or twisting rope, string, or fabric. It is frequently used in metaphorical contexts to describe emotional or interpersonal complications, similar to the English concept of a knot in one's stomach or a tangled situation.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Do you know how to untie this tight knot?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this noun with the verb 結, which is used in compounds like 結婚 meaning to marry. When referring to the physical object, always ensure it is paired with the classifier 個.
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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.
