mat6 sat6密實密实
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Yalemaht saht
Definition
Tightly sealed or airtight; can also describe conservative dress or keeping secrets.
- tightly sealed; airtight; leakproof
- conservative or revealing very little skin (of clothing)
- secretive; tight-lipped
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How it's used
Beyond describing physical containers, this word is frequently used to describe people who are tight-lipped or secretive about their personal lives. It carries a sense of being impenetrable or guarded, similar to how a well-sealed container prevents anything from escaping. When used for people, it is often a neutral or slightly positive observation of someone's discretion.
Examples
The box is well-sealed, so the cookies won't go soft.
Your bag is so tightly sealed, how are you going to take things out?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 緊密, which is more commonly used for abstract concepts like schedules, relationships, or cooperation. While 密實 focuses on the state of being airtight or closed off, 緊密 emphasizes the density or closeness of a connection.
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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.
