ceoi4錘锤
Jyutpingceoi4
Yalechèuih
Definition
Hammer; a tool with a heavy head and a handle, used for driving nails, fitting joints, or flattening objects.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the manual tool used for striking. It is often used in the context of DIY or construction work around the house. When referring to the act of hammering, the verb 揼 is used instead.
Measure word
baa2把báExamples
Could you please bring the hammer over to me?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse the tool 錘 with the verb 揼, which means to hammer or to hit something with a fist.
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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.
