gu3固
Jyutpinggu3
Yalegu
Definition
Fixed or unchanging; stationary.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in Cantonese rather than as a standalone adjective. It appears most frequently in compound words related to technology or stability, such as 固網 for landline networks or 固定 for things that are set in place. You will rarely hear it used alone in casual speech to describe something stationary.
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Common mistake
Do not use it as a standalone adjective to describe a physical object that is stuck or immobile, as native speakers would prefer 唔郁得 or 固定咗 instead.
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Grammar guides
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