zeoi6 zaap6聚集
Jyutpingzeoi6 zaap6
Yalejeuih jaahp
Definition
To gather, assemble, or crowd together in one place.
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How it's used
While 聚集 is widely understood, it carries a slightly formal or journalistic tone in spoken Cantonese. For casual situations, people often prefer using 圍埋 or 聚埋一齊 to describe people coming together in a group. It is frequently used in news reports or formal announcements regarding crowds or public events.
Examples
A lot of people are gathering in the park, I wonder what they are doing?
They have gathered at the entrance, waiting for it to open.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 聚集 when they simply mean meeting a friend, but it implies a larger group or a crowd rather than a one on one social meeting. Use 見面 or 約埋 for personal social gatherings instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
