sik1飾饰
Jyutpingsik1
Yalesīk
Definition
To decorate; to adorn or beautify someone or something by adding ornaments.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used as a bound morpheme in compound words rather than as a standalone verb in spoken Cantonese. When people talk about decorating, they typically use the verb 裝飾 or the more colloquial phrase 佈置. Using 飾 alone to mean decorate in a casual conversation will sound unnatural or overly formal to native speakers.
Examples
How do you plan to decorate this cake?
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Common mistake
Do not use 飾 as a standalone verb in daily speech, as it is primarily a literary or formal component of compound words. Use 佈置 instead when talking about decorating a room or a venue.
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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.
