zat1 jap6枳入
Jyutpingzat1 jap6
Yalejāt yahp
Definition
To shove into; to squeeze into a small space.
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How it's used
Describes the physical act of forcing something into a tight or crowded space. It carries a sense of effort or lack of room, often used when trying to squeeze into a packed MTR carriage or fitting an extra item into a full bag. It implies the object or person is slightly too big for the gap.
Examples
Shove your luggage in there.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 塞, which is a more general term for stuffing or blocking something. 枳入 specifically emphasizes the narrowness of the opening or the difficulty of the fit.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
