sau1 cong4收藏
Jyutpingsau1 cong4
Yalesāu chòhng
Definition
To collect, store away, or keep safe.
neutraldaily actionstechnology
How it's used
While often used for formal collections like antiques or art, this word is now frequently used in digital contexts for saving posts, bookmarks, or media on social platforms. It implies a sense of personal value or a desire to keep something for future reference rather than just storing it away. Unlike just putting things in a drawer, it carries a nuance of curation.
Examples
He really likes collecting old vinyl records.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 收埋, which simply means to hide or put something away out of sight. 收藏 implies a deliberate act of keeping something because it is meaningful or valuable, whereas 收埋 can be used for mundane items like keys or dirty laundry.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
