zi6 gaa1自家

Jyutpingzi6 gaa1

Yalejih gā

代詞Uncommon

Definition

One's own; homemade or produced by oneself.

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How it's used

Focuses on the origin or source of an item, emphasizing that it was created or produced by the speaker or their group rather than purchased from a third party. It often appears in marketing or branding to imply artisanal quality or personal care. While it can mean personal, it is more commonly used to describe products or recipes.

Examples

ni1呢go3個hai6係ngo5我dei6哋zi6自gaa1家zing2整ge3嘅daan6蛋gou1糕。

This is a cake we made ourselves.

Common phrases

zi6自gaa1家zai3製

homemade

zi6自gaa1家ban2品paai4牌

in-house brand

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 自己, which refers to the self or oneself. Use 自家 when you want to highlight the origin or ownership of a product, like a homemade dish or a company's unique brand.