uk1 jyu5屋宇
Jyutpinguk1 jyu5
Yaleūk yúh
Definition
Building or housing structure, especially for people to live in.
writtenplaces
How it's used
Refers to buildings in a formal or administrative context, often appearing in legal documents or government department names. It carries a sense of structural integrity or property management rather than just a place to live. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation, where people prefer using 樓 or 建築物 instead.
Measure word
zo2座jóExamples
The building structure here seems to have some issues.
How will the government handle these old buildings?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe your own home or a casual place to stay, as it sounds overly bureaucratic and detached. Using it in a sentence like 我返屋宇喇 is unnatural and will sound like you are speaking in a legal document.
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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.
