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Jyutpingpei4 gip1
Yalepèih gīp
Definition
A suitcase, luggage, or briefcase made of leather.
colloquialtravelshopping
How it's used
The term is a classic example of Cantonese loanwords from English, specifically derived from the word "grip" which historically referred to a type of hand-held bag. While it specifically denotes leather luggage, it is often used colloquially to refer to any suitcase or travel bag regardless of the actual material. It carries a slightly old-fashioned or nostalgic feel compared to the more modern and generic term 行李箱.
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This leather suitcase is so heavy, can you help me carry it for a while?
Where did you buy your leather suitcase? It looks quite nice.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake the word for a generic term for all luggage, but it specifically implies a leather construction or a vintage style. Using it to describe a modern plastic or fabric spinner suitcase might sound slightly inaccurate or dated to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
