zau1 zaap3周匝

Jyutpingzau1 zaap3

Yalejāu jaap

Definition

To surround, go around, or be thoughtful and considerate.

literaryto surround; to circle around
literarythoughtful; attentive; considerate

colloquialdescriptions

How it's used

Describes someone who is meticulous, thoughtful, or covers all bases in their actions or planning. It implies a high level of care and foresight, often used to praise someone for being reliable or considerate of others' needs. While it can mean to surround in a literal sense, that usage is extremely rare in modern spoken Cantonese.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做je5嘢hou2好zau1周zaap3匝，m4唔sai2使jan4人daam1擔sam1心。

He is very thorough in his work, no one needs to worry.

nei5你on1安paai4排dak1得gam3咁zau1周zaap3匝，zan1真hai6係m4唔goi1該saai3晒。

You arranged everything so considerately, thank you so much.

Common phrases

on1安paai4排zau1周zaap3匝

make thorough arrangements

nam2諗dak1得zau1周zaap3匝

thoughtful and comprehensive

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 周圍, which simply means all around or everywhere. 周匝 focuses on the quality of being careful and comprehensive, rather than physical location.