jat1 faai3一塊一块
Jyutpingjat1 faai3
Yaleyāt faai
Definition
Together; doing something in the company of others.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
While the headword provided is 一塊, the standard and most common way to express together in Cantonese is 一齊. Using 一塊 to mean together is often perceived as a regional variation or a direct translation from Mandarin, whereas 一齊 is the natural choice for all speakers in Hong Kong.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 一塊 to mean together in formal or standard spoken Cantonese, as it sounds unnatural and may be misunderstood as meaning a piece of something. Stick to 一齊 to ensure your speech sounds authentic.
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