laa3 kwik1罅隙
Jyutpinglaa3 kwik1
Yalela kwīk
Definition
A small crack, gap, cleft, or rift.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to narrow, linear openings or fissures rather than large holes or voids. It is frequently used to describe physical imperfections in construction or structural gaps where something might get stuck or lost. While it can be used metaphorically for loopholes in rules, it is most commonly encountered in everyday speech when discussing home maintenance or small objects falling into tight spaces.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
A piece of paper was tucked into the gap of the door.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 窿, which refers to a hole or a cavity of any size or shape. 罅隙 implies a thin, elongated crack or slit, whereas 窿 is more general and often implies a circular or larger opening.
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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.
