syu1 gaa2書架书架
Jyutpingsyu1 gaa2
Yalesyū gá
Definition
Bookshelf; a rack used for storing books.
neutralhome
How it's used
Refers specifically to a piece of furniture designed for holding books, rather than a general shelf. It is common to hear people use the classifier 個 when counting them, though some might occasionally use 隻 for larger, more substantial units. It is a standard, neutral term used in both home and office contexts.
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go3個goExamples
Where did you buy your bookshelf?
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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.
