cau1 cin1鞦韆秋千
Jyutpingcau1 cin1
Yalechāu chīn
Definition
Swing; a seat suspended by ropes or chains for swinging on.
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How it's used
While 鞦韆 is the standard term, most Hong Kongers naturally reverse the characters to 韆鞦 in daily speech. Using the standard order can sound slightly formal or literary to local ears. It is common to pair this with the verb 玩 to describe the action of swinging.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
The swing in the park is broken.
Did you like playing on the swing when you were little?
Related words
Common phrases
to play on a swing
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the order of the characters. Always remember that 韆鞦 is the preferred colloquial form, whereas 鞦韆 is more common in written or formal 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.
