zik1 hak1積克积克
Jyutpingzik1 hak1
Yalejīk hāk
Definition
Jacket; a loanword representing the clothing item.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Borrowed directly from English, this term is primarily used in casual settings to refer to a standard jacket or blazer. While it is widely understood, younger generations often prefer using the English word jacket directly or specific terms like 褸 depending on the style of the garment.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
It is cold, remember to put on your jacket.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the name Jack, which is also transliterated as 積克. Context usually makes it clear whether someone is talking about clothing or a person.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
