king1 zak1傾側倾侧
Jyutpingking1 zak1
Yalekīng jāk
Definition
To tilt, incline, or lean to one side.
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How it's used
Describes a physical state of leaning or slanting away from a vertical or horizontal axis. It is frequently used to describe objects that have lost their balance or structural integrity, such as furniture, vehicles, or buildings. Unlike the more general term 歪, which can imply crookedness or lack of alignment, 傾側 specifically highlights the action or state of shifting weight to one side.
Examples
The table seems to be tilting, I can't place things on it steadily.
Why is the car tilting to one side?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe abstract concepts like opinions or bias, as it is strictly reserved for physical objects and spatial orientation.
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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.
