si6 mat6事物
Jyutpingsi6 mat6
Yalesih maht
Definition
An object, thing, or phenomenon that exists objectively and is usually non-living.
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How it's used
Refers to abstract concepts, phenomena, or general objects rather than specific physical items you can hold in your hand. It carries a formal or philosophical tone, making it sound slightly academic or literary in casual conversation. Use 物件 or 嘢 when referring to tangible, everyday objects to sound more natural.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
Many things here are very unfamiliar.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe concrete, everyday objects like a pen or a cup, as it sounds overly detached and abstract. For physical items, use 嘢 or 物件 instead.
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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.
