jik6易

Jyutpingjik6

Yaleyihk

形容詞Very common

Definition

To exchange or trade.

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How it's used

Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in modern Cantonese, appearing in formal or compound terms rather than as a standalone verb for exchange. It carries a sense of shifting or trading ownership, which distinguishes it from the more common exchange verb 換. You will most frequently encounter it in economic or formal contexts like trade or business transfers.

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋gaau1交wun6換lai5禮mat6物，jik6易m4唔jik6易aa3呀？

We are exchanging gifts, is it easy?

keoi5佢dei6哋soeng2想jik6易sau2手ni1呢gaan1間pou3舖tau2頭。

They want to transfer the ownership of this shop.

Common phrases

mau6貿jik6易

trade

jik6易sau2手

change hands

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the adjective 易 meaning easy, as they share the same character but have completely different grammatical roles and pronunciations in some contexts. Learners often mistakenly try to use it as a standalone verb in casual speech where 換 is the correct choice.