zaap6習习
Jyutpingzaap6
Yalejaahp
Definition
To repeatedly learn and practise.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in Cantonese rather than a standalone verb. It is almost exclusively found in compound words like 學習 or 習慣, where it conveys the sense of habitual repetition or refinement through practice. Using it alone as a verb in spoken sentences sounds highly literary or archaic.
Examples
Review the old to learn the new; you must practice often to remember it well.
Do you have the habit of practicing the piano every day?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 習 as a standalone verb in casual speech, but it is not a natural substitute for 練 or 練習. Always pair it with other characters to form standard compounds.
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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.
