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Yaleāang
Definition
A small to medium-sized round container with a lid, usually made of glass or porcelain.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a container with a rounded body and a lid, often used for storing dry goods like tea leaves, salt, or preserved foods. While it can be made of glass or ceramic, it carries a slightly more traditional or rustic feel compared to modern plastic storage containers. It is less common in casual speech today, as many people now use more general terms like 樽 or 盒.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 樽, which is the standard word for a bottle. 甖 implies a wider mouth and a lid, whereas 樽 usually refers to a container with a narrow neck designed for pouring liquids.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
