caan4 haai4殘骸残骸
Jyutpingcaan4 haai4
Yalechàahn hàaih
Definition
Remains, wreckage, or debris left behind after something is severely damaged or destroyed.
neutralother
How it's used
Focuses on the physical remnants of something that has been destroyed or severely damaged, often implying a sense of tragedy or abandonment. While it can apply to inanimate objects like vehicles or buildings, it is also frequently used in formal or news contexts to describe the physical remains of a deceased person.
Measure word
geoi6具geuihExamples
After the shipwreck, the wreckage of the boat is still floating on the sea.
Is the wreckage you found part of that airplane?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for everyday broken items or trash, as it carries a heavy, serious tone usually reserved for disasters or major accidents.
Grammar color guide
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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.
