sai3 zek3細隻细只
Jyutpingsai3 zek3
Yalesai jek
Definition
Small in physical size; small-built or petite.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical size or build of living things, such as animals or people, rather than abstract objects. It carries a slightly affectionate or informal tone when describing someone who is petite. While it can apply to items like clothing, it is rarely used for large inanimate objects like buildings or furniture.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 細個, which refers to being young or a child. Using 細隻 to describe a child might sound like you are commenting on their physical stature rather than their age.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
