cek3 zi2尺子
Jyutpingcek3 zi2
Yalechek jí
Definition
Ruler; a tool used for measuring length and drawing straight lines.
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How it's used
Native speakers almost exclusively use the term 間尺 instead of 尺子 in daily life. While 尺子 is understood as a standard term, it sounds formal or like a direct translation from Mandarin. Using 間尺 will make your Cantonese sound much more natural and local.
Measure word
baa2把báRelated words
Common mistake
Do not confuse the measure word for a ruler with others. Since it is a long, thin object, it takes the classifier 把, not 個.
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Grammar guides
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