pui3 tou3配套
Jyutpingpui3 tou3
Yalepui tou
Definition
To form a complete set, or to be complementary and supportive.
- to form a complete, coordinated set of related things
- complementary; supporting; matching
neutralother
How it's used
Refers specifically to the supporting infrastructure, facilities, or accessories that make a primary item or service fully functional. It is most commonly used in the context of urban planning, real estate, or product bundles. When describing a house or neighborhood, it implies the presence of necessary amenities like shops, transport, and parks.
Examples
The facilities in this residential estate are very complete.
Does the camera you bought come with a matching bag?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the English word 'package'. While it can refer to a set of items, it emphasizes the functional relationship between the parts rather than just a group of things sold together.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
