sik1 mat6飾物饰物
Jyutpingsik1 mat6
Yalesīk maht
Definition
Ornaments, accessories, or jewelry used for decoration or personal adornment.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to items used for personal decoration like earrings, necklaces, or hair clips. While it can technically include ornaments displayed in a room, it is most frequently used to describe things worn on the body. It carries a slightly more casual tone than the more formal term 珠寶.
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gin2件gínExamples
Where did you buy such beautiful accessories?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe furniture or large household decorations, as it is reserved for smaller, wearable, or decorative trinkets.
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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.
