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Yalechiu
Definition
Scabbard or sheath; a protective cover for a sharp weapon or tool.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the protective casing for bladed weapons. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing martial arts, historical dramas, or weaponry. In modern contexts, it is almost exclusively encountered in the idiom 出鞘.
Measure word
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with similar looking characters like 稍 or 俏. It is a formal noun and should not be used to describe general cases or covers for non-weapon items.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
