cing3 tau4秤頭秤头
Jyutpingcing3 tau4
Yaleching tàuh
Definition
The weight of a load or goods, specifically as measured on a steelyard or scale.
colloquialfoodshopping
How it's used
Refers specifically to the weight of goods, often in the context of traditional markets or street stalls where manual scales are used. It carries a nuance of fairness or accuracy in trade, implying whether someone is getting the full amount they paid for. It is less about the abstract concept of mass and more about the practical measurement of items being sold.
Examples
He is always fussy about the weight when buying groceries.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a person's body weight, which is always referred to as 體重. It is strictly for trade and measurement of goods.
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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.
