jat1 fan6一份
Jyutpingjat1 fan6
Yaleyāt fahn
Definition
One portion; one copy or share of something.
colloquialfoodwork
How it's used
This measure word is primarily used for food items that are served in distinct, individual servings or portions. It is also commonly applied to abstract concepts like jobs, documents, or reports, where it implies a single, complete unit of work or information. Unlike generic measure words, it carries a sense of a structured, defined quantity rather than just a simple count.
Examples
I would like to order a portion of stir-fried beef noodles.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for countable objects that are not portions or documents, as it can sound unnatural. For generic items, stick to the universal classifier 個.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
