zi1 je5枝嘢
Jyutpingzi1 je5
Yalejī yéh
Definition
An object that is long, thin, or cylindrical; a stick-like thing.
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How it's used
Use this term when you cannot recall the specific name of a bottled product or simply want to be vague. It functions as a placeholder for any liquid item sold in a bottle, ranging from water and soda to cleaning supplies. The tone is casual and implies that the speaker is focusing on the object's container rather than its contents.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to non-bottled items, as the classifier 枝 specifically implies a long, cylindrical shape. Even if the container is a bottle, if it is very wide or jar-shaped, native speakers might prefer using 個 or 樽 instead.
Grammar color guide
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
