ngaa6 zaa6掗拃挜拃
Jyutpingngaa6 zaa6
Yalengah jah
Definition
To occupy too much space, or to look bulky and bloated.
- to occupy too much space; to take up too much room
- to look bulky or bloated from being fat or wearing too many clothes
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How it's used
Describes objects that are physically cumbersome or take up more space than they are worth. It is frequently used when complaining about clutter or furniture that makes a room feel cramped. The term carries a slightly negative tone, implying that the item is an inconvenience.
Examples
You bought so much stuff back, it takes up too much space.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 臃腫, which is specifically used for people who look bulky due to being overweight or wearing excessive layers of clothing. While 掗拃 can describe a person who is physically blocking a path, it is primarily used for inanimate objects.
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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.
