jung6 zok3用作
Jyutpingjung6 zok3
Yaleyuhng jok
Definition
To be used for, or to serve as; used in formal contexts.
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How it's used
This term is significantly more formal than the common spoken equivalent 用嚟. It is typically reserved for written documents, official announcements, or professional settings where a precise, objective tone is required. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation, where people prefer to use 用嚟 or 攞嚟 instead.
Examples
This room will be used as a storage room.
Is this money being used for charitable purposes?
Related words
Common phrases
to be used for the purpose of
to be used for reference
Common mistake
Learners often overuse this in casual speech, which can make them sound overly stiff or like they are reading from a government pamphlet. Stick to 用嚟 for everyday interactions to sound more natural.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
