sau2 zok3 zai2手作仔
Jyutpingsau2 zok3 zai2
Yalesáu jok jái
Definition
A handicraft or handmade object; manual work or a small handicraft business.
- handicraft; handmade object
- manual work; small-scale handicraft business or operation
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How it's used
The suffix 仔 adds a sense of diminutiveness and endearment, suggesting that the items are small, personal, or hobbyist in nature. It is rarely used for professional, large scale manufacturing, focusing instead on the charm of the individual creator. You will often hear it used in the context of weekend markets or small stalls where people sell their own unique creations.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
She really likes making little handmade crafts to give to friends.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe industrial or mass produced goods, as it specifically highlights the personal, manual effort of the maker. Using it for factory items sounds sarcastic or confusing.
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