syu1 coek3書桌书桌
Jyutpingsyu1 coek3
Yalesyū cheuk
Definition
A desk or table used for reading, writing, study, or work.
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How it's used
Most native speakers prefer the term 書枱 over 書桌 in casual conversation. The character 枱 is the standard way to write the word for table in Cantonese, whereas 桌 is often associated with more formal or written contexts.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 桌 in daily speech as it sounds overly formal or like a Mandarin loanword. Always use 枱 when referring to furniture like desks or dining tables.
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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.
