kip1 fit1喼弗
Jyutpingkip1 fit1
Yalekīp fīt
Definition
To keep fit; to stay in shape by exercising or dieting.
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How it's used
Derived from the English phrase "keep fit," this term is a classic example of Cantonese phonetic borrowing. It is used almost exclusively as a verb to describe the active process of exercising or dieting to maintain a healthy weight. Unlike the English original, it functions as a distinct action rather than a state of being.
Examples
He has been working really hard to keep fit lately.
Related words
Common phrases
working hard to keep fit
Common mistake
Do not use it as an adjective to describe someone who is already fit. If you want to say someone is fit, use 健碩 or 弗 instead.
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Grammar guides
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