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Definition
A model, miniature, or replica of an object, often scaled down and used for display, collection, or play.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to physical scale replicas or hobbyist items rather than abstract concepts like a model of a business plan. It is almost exclusively used for toys, hobby kits, or architectural displays. When talking about the act of building them, the verb 砌 is the standard choice.
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He really likes building models; his whole room is full of model cars.
Where did you buy this model? It's very exquisite.
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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.
