zak1 hoeng3側向侧向
Jyutpingzak1 hoeng3
Yalejāk heung
Definition
Lateral direction; side direction or crossrange.
colloquialdescriptionsdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical orientation or tilting of an object rather than a general direction. It is frequently used to describe something that has lost its balance or is leaning off-center. Unlike directional markers like 嗰邊, this emphasizes the act of shifting or slanting.
Examples
The car is leaning to one side, it is very dangerous.
Related words
Common phrases
leaning to one side
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 側邊, which is a noun meaning the side of something. 側向 acts more like a verb or directional modifier describing a movement or a state of leaning.
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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.
