sau1蒐
Jyutpingsau1
Yalesāu
Definition
To search for and collect; to gather.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in the compound 蒐集. It carries a slightly more formal or deliberate nuance than 搵, which is the standard colloquial term for finding or looking for something. While 蒐 implies a systematic effort to gather items, it is rarely used as a standalone verb in daily speech.
Examples
He really likes collecting different stamps.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 蒐 with 收, which means to receive or put away. Remember that 蒐 specifically implies the act of searching and gathering together, whereas 收 is about the act of accepting or storing.
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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.
