zap1 zeng3 di1執正啲执正啲
Jyutpingzap1 zeng3 di1
Yalejāp jeng dī
Definition
To dress properly, smartly, or dress up.
colloquialclothingdaily actions
How it's used
Implies a deliberate effort to improve one's appearance, often for a specific social occasion or professional setting. It carries a sense of tidying up or refining one's look rather than just wearing expensive clothes. It is frequently used when someone is going to a formal event, a date, or an important meeting.
Examples
You have a job interview tomorrow, remember to dress up properly.
He is dressed up today, is he going on a date?
Related words
Common phrases
dress up for a job interview
dress up for a wedding banquet
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with just putting on clothes, which is 著衫. 執正啲 specifically focuses on the act of making oneself look neat, sharp, or presentable, often involving grooming or choosing better-fitting attire.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
