gwat1 gaa2骨架
Jyutpinggwat1 gaa2
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Definition
Skeleton, framework, or bone structure of a body.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal biological skeleton, this term is frequently used to describe a person's physical build or frame. It is the standard way to explain why someone might appear larger or broader despite not having much body fat. In technical or artistic contexts, it also refers to the structural framework of an object or building.
Measure word
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They are very thin, but their frame is quite large.
The skeleton of this model is made of iron.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 骨頭, which refers to individual bones. While 骨架 describes the overall structure or frame, 骨頭 is used when talking about specific pieces of bone.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
