zaap6集
Jyutpingzaap6
Yalejaahp
Definition
To collect and store items of commemorative value; to gather or possess a collection of specific qualities or items.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the act of gathering items for a collection or hobby rather than just picking things up. It is frequently used in the context of completing a set, often paired with 齊 to indicate a successful collection. While it can mean to gather in a formal sense, in daily speech it almost exclusively relates to hobbies or series of items.
Examples
Did you use to collect stamps when you were small?
He collected the whole set of models, which is impressive.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for picking up objects from the floor or gathering people together, as those require different verbs like 執 or 搵. It is specifically for building a collection over time.
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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.
