zaa1砟
Jyutpingzaa1
Yalejā
Definition
Stone fragments or rubble; monument.
- stone fragments or rubble
- monument
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How it's used
Refers primarily to small, broken pieces of hard materials like glass, stone, or ceramic. When used to mean a monument, it is often interchangeable with 紀念碑 but carries a more specific sense of a stone marker or commemorative structure. It is a niche term that is less common in casual speech compared to general words for broken pieces like 碎片.
Measure word
deoi1堆dēuiExamples
There are some glass fragments on the floor, walk carefully.
This place used to be a monument.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 炸, which means to deep-fry. The pronunciation is distinct, and using the wrong character will completely change the meaning of your sentence.
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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.
