cek3 dou6赤道
Jyutpingcek3 dou6
Yalechek douh
Definition
The equator.
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How it's used
Geographic terms like this are often used in educational or scientific contexts in Hong Kong. While it is a standard term, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing geography, travel, or climate patterns. It functions as a formal noun rather than a colloquial expression.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
The weather near the equator is usually very hot.
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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.
