cau1 tai3抽屜抽屉
Jyutpingcau1 tai3
Yalechāu tai
Definition
Drawer; a sliding container in a piece of furniture used for storage.
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How it's used
While 抽屜 is understood in Hong Kong, it is considered a written or Mandarin-influenced term. Locals almost exclusively use 櫃桶 in daily speech. Using 櫃桶 makes your Cantonese sound much more natural and authentic.
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go3個goRelated words
Common mistake
Do not use 抽屜 in casual conversation as it sounds like you are reading from a textbook. Stick to 櫃桶 for all spoken contexts.
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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.
