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Yalesāt
Definition
Room; a partitioned space inside a building.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in compound words rather than a standalone noun for a room. While it appears in formal or institutional contexts like 辦公室 or 實驗室, native speakers almost exclusively use 房 or 房口 when referring to a bedroom or a general room in a house.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it as a standalone word to describe a bedroom or a living room, as it sounds overly formal or academic. Use 房 instead for domestic settings.
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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.
