zong1 zoi3裝載装载
Jyutpingzong1 zoi3
Yalejōng joi
Definition
To load, carry, or hold goods or passengers.
neutraltransportwork
How it's used
Primarily used in formal or technical contexts, such as logistics, shipping, or computing. It sounds unnatural in everyday conversation when talking about carrying personal items, where words like 攞 or 拎 are preferred. It specifically emphasizes the capacity or the act of loading something onto a vehicle or container.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for carrying things by hand, as it implies a capacity for bulk or volume rather than personal transport. Use 拎 or 攞 for carrying bags or objects personally.
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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.
