cing1 sou3清掃清扫
Jyutpingcing1 sou3
Yalechīng sou
Definition
To clean; to sweep or tidy up.
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How it's used
While this term is understood, it sounds quite formal or literary in a Hong Kong context. Most people prefer using 打掃 or 清潔 for everyday household chores. It is often reserved for more systematic or large scale cleaning operations rather than just tidying up.
Examples
Could you help me clean the room a bit?
He cleaned the whole living room.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation with friends, as it can sound like you are reading from a formal manual or a news report. Use 打掃 instead for normal daily cleaning.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
