tip3 soeng5貼上贴上
Jyutpingtip3 soeng5
Yaletip séuhng
Definition
To paste or stick something onto a surface.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
While 貼上 is grammatically correct, native speakers often prefer using the simpler 貼 or the directional complement 貼喺 for everyday actions. Using 貼上 can sound slightly more formal or descriptive, as if emphasizing the completion of the action of attaching something to a surface. It is most commonly heard in contexts involving instructions or formal procedures.
Examples
Please help me stick the sticker on.
Has this poster been stuck on the wall yet?
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Common mistake
Learners often use 貼上 when they simply mean to put something on a surface, but 貼喺 is much more natural for casual conversation. Additionally, do not confuse this with 貼錢, which is a slang term meaning to lose money or subsidize someone else's expenses.
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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.
