sau1 naap6收納收纳
Jyutpingsau1 naap6
Yalesāu naahp
Definition
To store, organize, or tidy away objects.
neutralhomedaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the act of organizing and putting things away in a tidy manner, rather than just putting them in a box. It is frequently used in the context of interior design or home organization tips. You will often hear it used when discussing how to maximize limited living space in small apartments.
Examples
How should I store these miscellaneous items?
I bought many storage boxes to take home.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 收藏, which specifically means to collect or hoard items as a hobby. While 收藏 implies keeping something for its value or personal interest, 收納 is purely about tidiness and functional storage.
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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.
