ham6 di1冚啲
Jyutpingham6 di1
Yalehahm dī
Definition
Slightly more complete; slightly more covered.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This phrase combines the verb 冚 meaning to cover or lid with the particle 啲 to soften the action or indicate a small amount of coverage. It is often used when you want to lightly or partially cover something rather than sealing it completely. The tone is casual and implies a quick or temporary action.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 冚 with 蓋, but 冚 is the standard colloquial verb for covering things like pots, boxes, or even people with blankets. Avoid using it in formal writing where 覆蓋 is preferred.
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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.
