daam1 gon1擔竿担竿
Jyutpingdaam1 gon1
Yaledāam gōn
Definition
A shoulder pole or carrying pole.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional bamboo or wooden pole used to balance loads across the shoulders. While rarely seen in modern urban Hong Kong, it remains a common cultural reference for manual labor or old-fashioned street vending. It functions as both the tool itself and the action of carrying something using that tool.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
He is using a shoulder pole to carry two buckets of water while walking.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general carrying verbs like 攞 or 拎, as 擔竿 implies the specific method of balancing weight on a pole across the shoulders rather than just holding an object in the hands.
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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.
