zap1 sap6執拾执拾

Jyutpingzap1 sap6

Yalejāp sahp

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To tidy up, pack, or put things in order.

colloquialdaily actionshome

How it's used

Focuses on the physical act of organizing scattered items or preparing for a departure. It is often used interchangeably with 執, but 執拾 sounds slightly more formal or complete when referring to a thorough cleanup. You will frequently hear it used when someone is moving house or preparing for a trip.

Examples

ngo5我zap1執sap6拾gan2緊hang4行lei5李，zan6陣gaan1間zau6就ceot1出faat3發。

I am packing my luggage, I will leave in a bit.

Common phrases

zap1執sap6拾hang4行lei5李

to pack luggage

zap1執sap6拾uk1屋kei2企

to tidy up the house

Common mistake

Avoid using it to mean cleaning surfaces like wiping a table or mopping a floor, as it specifically refers to organizing objects rather than sanitizing or scrubbing.