sap6 pok3十扑
Jyutpingsap6 pok3
Yalesahp pok
Definition
To support; to back or encourage someone.
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How it's used
This is a direct phonetic loan from the English word support. It is widely used in casual settings among younger generations to express backing someone or something, such as a friend's project or a sports team. It carries a very informal, friendly tone that sounds much more natural in social contexts than the formal term 支持.
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Do not use this in formal writing or professional emails, as it is strictly a colloquialism derived from English. It is exclusively used as a verb and cannot function as a noun.
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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.
