saa1 faa3沙化
Jyutpingsaa1 faa3
Yalesā fa
Definition
Sofa; couch.
colloquialhome
How it's used
This is a direct phonetic loanword from English. It is the standard term used in daily life to refer to a couch or sofa, completely replacing more formal or descriptive Chinese terms in spoken Cantonese.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
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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.
