ceoi4 zai2錘仔锤仔
Jyutpingceoi4 zai2
Yalechèuih jái
Definition
A hammer.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Adding the diminutive suffix 仔 turns the standard word for hammer into the everyday term for a small or handheld tool. It sounds much more natural in a home repair context than the formal term 鐵錘, which implies a heavier or more industrial tool.
Measure word
baa2把báExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word for a sledgehammer or a heavy industrial tool, as the suffix 仔 specifically denotes a smaller, manual version.
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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.
