zuk3 nik1 nik1捉匿匿
Jyutpingzuk3 nik1 nik1
Yalejuk nīk nīk
Definition
The game of hide-and-seek.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This term is the standard colloquial way to refer to the game of hide and seek in Hong Kong. It is almost exclusively used in the context of children playing or reminiscing about childhood activities. While it functions as a verb phrase, it is often treated as a noun phrase when describing the activity itself.
Examples
We loved playing hide and seek when we were kids.
Do you guys want to play hide and seek together?
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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.
