nim1黏
Jyutpingnim1
Yalenīm
Definition
To stick or paste a flat, paper-like object securely onto something.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Distinguish this from 貼, which is a broader term for attaching or pasting things. 黏 specifically emphasizes the physical state of being adhesive or the act of making something stick firmly to a surface. It is often used when discussing the quality of glue or tape, or the act of ensuring something stays in place.
Examples
Please help me stick the sticker on the cup.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse 黏 with 黐. While both mean to stick, 黐 is much more common in everyday spoken Cantonese for almost all contexts of sticking things together, whereas 黏 can sound slightly more descriptive of the texture or the adhesive property itself.
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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.
