sik1 ban2飾品饰品
Jyutpingsik1 ban2
Yalesīk bán
Definition
Ornament or accessory used for decoration.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to items worn or displayed for aesthetic purposes rather than utility. While often used for jewelry or hair clips, it can also describe decorative items for a home or event. It is a broad term that covers everything from cheap trinkets to high-end fashion pieces.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
She really likes buying sparkly accessories.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe functional items like a watch or a bag unless they are purely decorative. If the item is specifically jewelry, use 首飾 instead to be more precise.
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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.
