caa1 din6叉電叉电
Jyutpingcaa1 din6
Yalechā dihn
Definition
To charge or recharge a battery or electronic device.
colloquialtechnology
How it's used
Derived from the English word charge, this term is the standard way to refer to powering up electronic devices in daily life. While it is technically a loanword, it has become so integrated into the language that it is used in both casual and semi-formal contexts. People often shorten it to just 叉 when the context of charging is already clear.
Examples
My phone is out of battery, I need to find a place to charge it.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 叉, which can also mean to stab or fork something. In the context of electronics, the meaning is always clear, but be aware that the character 叉 is a phonetic loan and does not carry the literal meaning of a fork.
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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.
