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Definition
A handle, lever, or knob used to hold, lift, or control an object.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the part of an object intended for gripping or maneuvering, such as on a tool, a door, or a piece of cookware. While it can describe a literal handle, it is rarely used for abstract concepts like the handle of a situation, where other terms would be preferred.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the slang term 柄, which can refer to a person who is perceived as dull, awkward, or socially inept.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
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.
