zaap6 zak1閘側闸侧
Jyutpingzaap6 zak1
Yalejaahp jāk
Definition
To tilt, lean, or slant to one side.
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How it's used
Describes a physical object shifting its weight or balance so that it is no longer level. It implies a sudden or precarious movement rather than a permanent state of being crooked. It is frequently used to describe vehicles, furniture, or heavy loads that lose their center of gravity.
Examples
The car suddenly tilted to one side while driving.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 歪, which refers to something being crooked or slanted by design or permanent deformation. 閘側 specifically captures the action of tipping or leaning due to instability.
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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.
