zi6 paak3自拍
Jyutpingzi6 paak3
Yalejih paak
Definition
Selfie; a photograph that one has taken of oneself.
colloquialtechnologydaily actions
How it's used
Functions as both a noun and a verb in Cantonese. When used as a verb, it often takes the aspect marker 咗 to indicate a completed action. It is a modern loan concept that has become fully integrated into daily speech, replacing longer descriptive phrases.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
Have you taken a selfie today?
He really likes taking selfies on the street.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
