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Definition
To contain or hold something in a vessel or receptacle.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal, technical, or written contexts, such as on product labels, safety instructions, or formal documentation. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people almost exclusively use 裝 to express the idea of putting something into a container. Using this word in casual conversation can sound overly stiff or like you are reading from a manual.
Examples
This bowl is perfect for holding hot soup.
What container are you using to hold the chemicals?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word in casual settings where 裝 is the natural choice. It is not used for carrying people or abstract concepts, only for physical substances or objects placed inside a vessel.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
