daan6 zi2彈子弹子
Jyutpingdaan6 zi2
Yaledaahn jí
Definition
Towrope.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to a rope or cable used for towing vehicles or heavy objects. It is a practical term often heard in the context of roadside assistance or vehicle recovery. While it functions as a noun, it is almost always used in combination with a measure word like 條 to specify the rope.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 彈珠, which refers to marbles. The pronunciation and meaning are entirely distinct despite the visual similarity in the first character.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
