zim3 geoi3佔據占据
Jyutpingzim3 geoi3
Yalejim geui
Definition
To occupy, take over, or hold a place or property.
neutraldaily actionsplaces
How it's used
While 佔據 is commonly understood, it carries a slightly formal or heavy tone that often implies an unwanted or forceful takeover of space. In casual daily conversation, people frequently use 霸住 to describe someone hogging a seat or a resource. Using 佔據 in a casual context can sound overly dramatic or like a news report.
Examples
He is always occupying the sofa and refuses to leave.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 佔據 with 佔用. 佔用 is more neutral and typically refers to using a resource or space for a specific purpose, whereas 佔據 emphasizes the act of holding onto a space, often to the exclusion of others.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
