zaap3匝
Jyutpingzaap3
Yalejaap
Definition
To encircle, wrap around, or make a full circuit; to extend everywhere.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily functions as a measure word for circular movements or laps around an object. While it appears in formal or literary contexts to mean everywhere, its most common spoken usage is restricted to counting laps or rotations.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 圈, which is much more common in daily speech for general circles or loops. Use 匝 specifically when emphasizing the completion of a full circuit or lap.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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