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What does '一陣' mean?
What does '食嘢' refer to?
eat something
What is the meaning of '頭先'?
just now
Translate '冇去邊' into English.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Definitions
- 一陣 (jat zan): Refers to "later" or a short period of time in the future.
- 食嘢 (sik je): Means "to eat something"; a common phrase used in daily conversations.
- 頭先 (tau sin): Translates to "just now," indicating a very recent time.
- 冇去邊 (mou heoi bin): Means "nowhere," suggesting a lack of movement or direction.
- 食咗 (sik zo): Signifies "ate," used to indicate that the action of eating has been completed.
Daily Activities and Times
- 使唔使 (sai m sai): A phrase meaning "to do or not to do," often used to inquire about necessity.
- 上堂 (seong tong): Refers to "to have class," commonly used in educational contexts.
- 禮拜一 (lai baai jat): Means "Monday," the first day of the workweek in many cultures.
- 遲到 (ci dou): Indicates "to be late," usually concerning arrival times.
- 今朝 (gam ziu): Translates to "this morning," referring to the current morning period.
Time References
- 日頭 (jat tau): Refers to "daytime."
- 下晝 (haa zau): Means "afternoon," denoting the time after noon.
- 中午 (zung ng): Indicates "noon," the middle of the day.
- 朝早 (ziu zou): Translates to "morning," typically before noon.
Common Expressions
- 啫 (ze): A word meaning "just," often used for emphasis.
- 少少 (siu siu): Means "a little," indicating a small amount of something.
Professions
- 醫生 (ji sang): Translates to "doctor," a medical professional.
- 律師 (leot si): Means "lawyer," referring to someone practicing law.
- 工程師 (gung cing si): Indicates "engineer," a professional skilled in technology and design.
- 演員 (jin jyun): Refers to an "actor," someone who performs in films or theater.
- 導演 (dou jin): Means "movie director," responsible for overseeing the creative aspects of films.
Weather Terms
- 焗 (guk): Signifies "humid," describing a damp atmosphere.
- 潮濕 (ciu sap): Translates to "humid," often used in relation to weather conditions.
- 曬 (saai): Means "excessively sunny," indicating strong sunshine.
- 落雨 (lok jyu): Means "to rain," the act of precipitation.
Feeling and Possibility
- 覺 (gok): Means "to feel," related to sensations or emotions.
- 可能 (ho nang): Signifies "perhaps," used to express uncertainty.
Measurement and Colors
- 隻 (zek): A measure word for counting, indicating quantity.
- 顏色 (ngaan sik): Means "color," referring to hues and shades.
- 白色 (bak sik): Indicates "white," a color.
- 紅色 (hong sik): Refers to "red," a color.
- 黑色 (haak sik): Means "black."
- 綠色 (luk sik): Translates to "green."
- 藍色 (laam sik): Means "blue."
- 黃色 (wong sik): Signifies "yellow."
Television and Film
- 電視 (din si): Translates to "television."
- 電視機 (din si gei): Means "TV set," the device used to watch television.
- 電視劇 (din si kek): Refers to a "TV series."
- 電視節目 (din si zit muk): Means "TV show," a program broadcast on television.
- 電影 (din jing): Refers to "movie."
Entertainment and Culture
- 廣告 (gwong gou): Means "advertisement," promoting products or services.
- 仲有呢？(zung jau ne): Translates to "anything else?" used to inquire about additional items.
- 戲 (hei): Refers to "film," a motion picture.
- 話劇 (waa kek): Means "play," a theatrical performance.
- 音樂會 (jam ngok wui): Refers to a "concert," a music performance.
- 演唱會 (jin coeng wui): Means "concert," specifically for vocal performances.
Housing and Rental Terms
- 租 (zou): Means "to rent," referring to leasing property.
- 合租 (hap zou): Indicates "to share an apartment," cohabiting with others in a rental.
- 屋 (uk): Translates to "apartment," a type of dwelling.
- 房 (fong): Means "room," a space within a building.
- 屋租 (uk zou): Refers to "rent," the amount paid for housing.
- 呎 (cek): Measures "square feet," a unit for area.
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