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Jyutpingzaau3
Yalejaau
Definition
A cover, shade, hood, or mask used to cover something.
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How it's used
While 罩 functions as a noun for covers or hoods, it is most frequently encountered in daily life as a shorthand for 口罩. When used as a verb, it implies covering something over or shielding it, often with a sense of protection or concealment. It is distinct from 冚, which focuses more on the action of covering something with a lid or cloth.
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Your lampshade seems to have gathered a lot of dust.
Remember to put on a mask before you go out.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 遮, which specifically refers to an umbrella. Using 罩 to mean umbrella will cause confusion as it strictly refers to a cover or a protective shell.
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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.
