zaa6拃
Jyutpingzaa6
Yalejah
Definition
To block, occupy, or clutter a space, preventing others from passing through or using it.
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
Commonly used to describe someone or something that is physically obstructing a path or monopolizing a shared space. It carries a slightly annoyed tone, implying that the person or object is being inconsiderate by preventing others from using the area. It is frequently used with the particle 晒 to emphasize that the entire space is being taken up.
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Do not confuse this with 佔, which is the formal written term for occupy. While 佔 is used in news or formal writing, 拃 is strictly for spoken, informal contexts involving physical obstruction.
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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.
