zok3 ban2作品
Jyutpingzok3 ban2
Yalejok bán
Definition
A creative work or composition in art, literature, music, and other mediums.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to creative outputs that carry artistic or intellectual value, such as paintings, novels, or musical compositions. It is rarely used for mundane tasks or manual labor, where words like 嘢 or 工作 would be more appropriate. Using it for everyday chores sounds pretentious or confusing.
Measure word
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Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe general tasks or assignments, as it implies a level of artistic or creative effort that does not apply to routine work.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
