zi2 jiu6紙鷂纸鹞
Jyutpingzi2 jiu6
Yalejí yiuh
Definition
Kite; a toy that is flown in the air.
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How it's used
Paper kites are a classic childhood memory for many in Hong Kong, often associated with open spaces like the West Kowloon Cultural District or country parks. While the term is widely understood, younger generations might default to the more common term 風箏 in casual conversation. The word carries a slightly more nostalgic or traditional nuance compared to its synonym.
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zek3隻jekExamples
The weather is so nice today, let's go to the park to fly a kite.
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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.
