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企

kei5
stand
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Usage

  • The verb 企 (kei5) means 'to stand' and is often used to describe the physical action of being on your feet.
  • 企 can be used alone or with descriptive phrases to indicate where or how someone is standing.
  • It is commonly used in instructions, like telling someone to stand up or stay standing.
  • 企 can also appear in questions about standing status, e.g., 'Are you standing there?'
  • The verb does not change form based on tense, but time words can show past or future standing.
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Examples

  • 你企喺度等我。
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    nei5 kei5 hai2 dou6 dang2 ngo5.
    You stand here and wait for me.
  • 我企唔穩，要坐低。
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    ngo5 kei5 m4 wan2, jiu3 co5 dai1.
    I can't stand steadily, I need to sit down.
  • 企喺門口就方便。
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    kei5 hai2 mun4 hau2 zau6 fong1 bin6.
    Standing at the doorway is convenient.
  • 小朋友企好唔好？
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    siu2 pang4 jau5 kei5 hou2 m4 hou2?
    Kids, stand properly, okay?

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