bo1 lei1 bui1玻璃杯
Jyutpingbo1 lei1 bui1
Yalebō lēi būi
Definition
Drinking glass; a cup or tumbler made of glass.
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How it's used
While 玻璃杯 is the standard term for a glass, locals often just say 杯 when the context of it being made of glass is already clear. It is common to use the measure word 隻 for smaller or more delicate glassware, whereas 個 is more generic and acceptable for any size.
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zek3隻jekExamples
This glass is very fragile, be careful.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using the Mandarin term 杯子, as it sounds unnatural in Cantonese. Stick to the simple noun 杯 or the specific 玻璃杯 when referring to the material.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
