zik1尐
Jyutpingzik1
Yalejīk
Definition
Variant spelling of 啲 (di1), denoting a small amount, some, or a comparative degree.
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How it's used
This character is a variant of 啲 and is frequently used in written Cantonese to represent the same plural marker or partitive. While 啲 is the standard character used in almost all contexts, 尐 is often seen in older texts or specific regional writing styles. They are interchangeable in meaning, but 啲 remains the far more common choice for digital communication and modern signage.
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Learners should be aware that 尐 is not a separate word but a stylistic variant of 啲. Using it in formal or professional writing is generally avoided, as it can appear informal or archaic compared to the standard 啲.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
