jat1 zi6 gok3一字角
Jyutpingjat1 zi6 gok3
Yaleyāt jih gok
Definition
An obtuse angle; a very wide-angled corner.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the sharp, protruding corner of an object like a table or a cupboard. It emphasizes the physical sharpness that makes it a hazard for bumping into. While standard Cantonese often uses 角, adding 一字 adds a sense of the corner being pointed or angular.
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Be careful, don't bump into the corner.
Related words
Common phrases
bump into a sharp corner
Common mistake
Avoid using this for the corner of a room or a street, as those are typically referred to as 角落 or 街角. It is strictly for the edges of furniture or solid objects.
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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.
