jat1 hong6一項一项
Jyutpingjat1 hong6
Yaleyāt hohng
Definition
An item, task, or project; a classifier for sports, missions, proposals, and events.
neutralworksports
How it's used
Focuses on formal or structured activities like competitions, projects, or specific tasks. It carries a sense of official categorization, making it sound more professional than using a generic classifier like 個. You will frequently encounter this in news reports or workplace settings when discussing agenda items or athletic events.
Examples
He participated in a marathon race.
Which mission do you still have left to finish?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual objects or people, as it sounds overly bureaucratic and unnatural. Stick to using 個 for everyday countable nouns.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
