bak1 dau2 cat1 sing1北斗七星
Jyutpingbak1 dau2 cat1 sing1
Yalebāk dáu chāt sīng
Definition
The Big Dipper; an asterism consisting of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the asterism of seven stars that resemble a ladle or dipper. It is frequently used as a navigational reference point in traditional Chinese astronomy to locate the North Star. While it is a formal astronomical term, it is commonly used in everyday speech when discussing stargazing or night sky observations.
Examples
The weather is so clear tonight, I can see the Big Dipper.
Do you know how to find the Big Dipper?
Related words
Common phrases
a map of the Big Dipper
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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.
