san1 cuk1 cuk1新簇簇
Jyutpingsan1 cuk1 cuk1
Yalesān chūk chūk
Definition
Brand new; looking clean, fresh, and unused.
colloquialdescriptionsshopping
How it's used
This reduplicated adjective emphasizes that an object is not just new, but pristine and untouched. It is almost exclusively applied to physical consumer goods like clothes, electronics, or furniture rather than abstract concepts. The repetition of the character adds a sense of visual vividness, suggesting the item still has the sheen or crispness of a store-bought product.
Examples
Your phone looks brand new, when did you buy it?
This shirt is brand new, it feels very comfortable to wear.
Related words
Common phrases
brand new clothes
brand new appliances
Common mistake
Avoid using this for people or situations, as it specifically refers to the physical condition of inanimate objects. It cannot be used to describe a new employee or a new idea.
Grammar color guide
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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.
