zak1 gan1側跟侧跟
Jyutpingzak1 gan1
Yalejāk gān
Definition
Beside; next to; the space immediately to the left or right of someone or something.
colloquialpeopleplaces
How it's used
Focuses on immediate proximity, implying that the person or object is right beside you rather than just in the general vicinity. It is frequently used to refer to the person sitting or standing immediately adjacent to the speaker in social settings. Unlike formal spatial markers, it carries a sense of physical closeness that feels natural in casual conversation.
Examples
Who is the girl standing next to you?
There is no seat next to me, do you want to sit here?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe distant locations or general areas, as it specifically denotes being right next to something. It is not interchangeable with general location markers like 附近 which implies a broader area.
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