zaam6 laap6站立
Jyutpingzaam6 laap6
Yalejaahm laahp
Definition
To stand; to stay upright.
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
While 站立 is the formal term found in written signs or official announcements, native speakers almost exclusively use 企 in daily speech. Using 站立 in casual conversation can sound overly stiff or like you are reading from a manual. It is essentially the default verb for being on one's feet.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 企 with 坐, which means to sit. Also, avoid using 站立 in casual settings as it sounds like you are speaking in a formal broadcast or 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.
