ce1 si4車匙车匙
Jyutpingce1 si4
Yalechē sìh
Definition
Car key.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
The term specifically refers to the physical key or key fob used to operate a vehicle. While modern cars often use keyless entry systems, people still commonly use this term to refer to the electronic fob itself. It is almost always used with the measure_word 條 when referring to a single key.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use the classifier 個 for keys, but 條 is the standard and natural choice for long, thin objects like keys in Cantonese.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
