pin3 zi2片子
Jyutpingpin3 zi2
Yalepin jí
Definition
A thin slice, flake, or chip.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to thin, flat pieces or fragments of a substance. It is less common in everyday speech than 塊, which is the general classifier and noun for pieces or chunks. Use this term when emphasizing the thin, flaky, or delicate nature of the object.
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faai3塊faiExamples
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean a movie or film, as that is a Mandarin usage that is not standard in Hong Kong Cantonese. In Cantonese, a film is referred to as 套戲 or 戲.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
