zyu6 zaak2住宅
Jyutpingzyu6 zaak2
Yalejyuh jáak
Definition
Residence; a place or building where people live.
neutralplaceshome
How it's used
Refers specifically to buildings or areas designated for living purposes, often appearing in formal or administrative contexts like property listings or urban planning. It sounds significantly more detached and institutional than common spoken terms like 屋企 or 屋.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
This is a residential area, you are not allowed to park randomly.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word when talking about your own home or someone else's personal living space, as it sounds overly clinical and impersonal in casual conversation.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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