caat3 ngaa4 sai2 min6刷牙洗面
Jyutpingcaat3 ngaa4 sai2 min6
Yalechaat ngàh sái mihn
Definition
To brush one's teeth and wash one's face.
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
This phrase is a set expression that functions as a single unit for the morning routine. It is rarely split up in casual speech because the two actions are seen as a single block of time before leaving the house or starting the day. You will often hear it used as a command or a gentle reminder to someone who is still lounging in bed.
Examples
The first thing I do when I get up is brush my teeth and wash my face.
Related words
Common phrases
Go brush your teeth and wash your face quickly
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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.
