zaat3紥

Jyutpingzaat3

Yalejaat

Common

Definition

To tie, bind, or fasten; a bundle or jug; to station troops; or to have a vasectomy.

to tie; to bind; to fasten
a bundle (of flowers, banknotes, etc.)
a jug of liquid (such as beer)
to station troops
slangto have a vasectomy

colloquialdaily actionsdrink

How it's used

This character functions as both a verb meaning to bind or fasten and a classifier for items grouped together. When used as a classifier, it is common for things like flowers or stacks of banknotes. In social settings, it is frequently used to refer to a large jug of beer shared among friends.

Examples

nei5你bong1幫ngo5我zaat3紥hou2好di1啲tau4頭faat3髮sin1先laa1啦。

Please help me tie up my hair first.

keoi5佢dei6哋giu3叫zo2咗loeng5兩zaat3紥be1啤zau2酒jam2飲。

They ordered two jugs of beer to drink.

Related words

synonymbong2綁bóngsee alsokwan2綑kwán

Common phrases

zaat3紥tau4頭faat3髮

to tie one's hair

jat1一zaat3紥faa1花

a bunch of flowers

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the verb 綁, which is more general for tying things with rope or string. 紥 specifically implies a tighter, more bundled, or secured state, often involving hair, bandages, or organized groupings.