bat6 cou2拔草
Jyutpingbat6 cou2
Yalebaht chóu
Definition
To weed; to pull out weeds.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical act of removing unwanted plants from soil. While it can be used metaphorically in some online contexts to mean satisfying a shopping craving, its primary and most common usage remains literal gardening work.
Examples
The garden has grown so many weeds, I need to go pull them out.
When will you be free to help pull the weeds?
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
