zap1 fong2執房执房
Jyutpingzap1 fong2
Yalejāp fóng
Definition
To tidy up, clean, or organize a room.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of organizing and clearing clutter from a bedroom, rather than general cleaning like sweeping or mopping. It carries a slightly informal tone, often used by parents nagging children or roommates discussing household chores. The verb 執 is highly versatile in Cantonese and implies putting things back into their proper places.
Examples
I have to stay home today to tidy my room.
Related words
Common phrases
tidied up until it is very clean
too lazy to tidy the room
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 執嘢, which is a broader term for packing bags or gathering personal belongings before leaving a place. While 執房 involves tidying, 執嘢 is more about the act of collecting items to take with you.
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Grammar guides
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