zaap6 tai2集體集体
Jyutpingzaap6 tai2
Yalejaahp tái
Definition
Collective or mass; done by people together as a group.
neutralpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the sense of acting in unison or as a single entity rather than just a collection of individuals. It often appears in formal or organizational contexts, such as school rules or workplace policies, though it is perfectly fine in everyday speech when describing group behavior.
Examples
They decided to take leave as a group to go traveling.
This is a group activity, don't wander off by yourself.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe a simple gathering of friends, as it implies a level of organization or shared responsibility that is stronger than just hanging out.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
