hong6 muk6項目项目
Jyutpinghong6 muk6
Yalehohng muhk
Definition
An item, category, sports event, or a structured project.
- item; category; sports event
- project; an activity with specific goals, budget, and timeframe
neutralworksports
How it's used
Refers specifically to distinct categories within a larger structure, such as events in a competition or specific tasks within a business plan. It carries a more formal or professional tone compared to general words like 嘢 or 樣. When used in a corporate setting, it often implies a structured initiative with defined goals and deadlines.
Measure word
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How many events are there in total for this sports day?
This work project is very complicated, we need to handle it slowly.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 樣, which is a generic classifier for things or types. Using 項目 for everyday objects like a pen or a chair sounds unnatural and overly bureaucratic.
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Grammar guides
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
