zek3 dap1 / dap6隻ｄｕｐ只ｄｕｐ
Jyutpingzek3 dap1 / dap6
Yalejek dāp / dahp
Definition
To fist bump.
colloquialanimalsbody
How it's used
Serves as the standard classifier for most animals and many paired body parts like hands, feet, eyes, and ears. It is also used for objects that naturally come in pairs or are considered single units of a set, such as a single shoe or a single glove. Unlike the Mandarin counterpart, it is strictly limited to these specific categories and cannot be used as a general classifier.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it for all animals, but it is specifically for smaller or individual animals; large animals or those with different characteristics might take different classifiers. Additionally, do not use it for objects that are not naturally paired or singular units of a pair.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
