sik1式
Jyutpingsik1
Yalesīk
Definition
Style, type, pattern, formula, or ceremony.
- style; type; pattern; model
- technicalformula; equation
- ceremony; ritual
neutraldescriptionsshopping
How it's used
While often appearing in compound words, this character functions as a suffix to denote a specific design or pattern. It is frequently used in retail contexts to describe the appearance or layout of products. In formal settings, it also refers to established protocols or ceremonies, though its usage in daily speech is largely restricted to describing physical styles.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 樣, which is a more general term for appearance or shape. Use 式 when referring to a specific category, model, or formal design, whereas 樣 is better for describing the general look of something.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
