zik1織织
Jyutpingzik1
Yalejīk
Definition
To weave or knit yarn, thread, or wool into a flat or three-dimensional object.
colloquialdaily actionsclothing
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the manual creation of fabric or patterns using yarn or thread. While it covers both industrial weaving and manual knitting, it is most commonly heard in casual conversation when referring to the hobby of knitting sweaters or scarves.
Examples
She loves knitting scarves to give to her friends.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 編, which is often used in the context of editing or compiling information. While 織 is strictly for physical materials like yarn or thread, 編 is used for abstract concepts like writing a story or organizing a list.
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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.
