zaap6 si6雜事杂事
Jyutpingzaap6 si6
Yalejaahp sih
Definition
Sundries, chores, or miscellaneous everyday matters.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
Refers specifically to minor, miscellaneous tasks that lack a formal category. It often carries a slightly weary tone, implying that these small duties are tedious or distracting from more important work.
Examples
I have a lot of chores to deal with today.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 雜物, which refers to miscellaneous physical objects or clutter. Use 雜事 when talking about tasks or chores, and 雜物 when talking about things or items.
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Grammar guides
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