dang1 sam1燈芯灯芯
Jyutpingdang1 sam1
Yaledāng sām
Definition
Lamp wick; the cotton cord used for burning in an oil lamp.
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How it's used
Historically, this refers specifically to the cotton core of traditional oil lamps. While these lamps are rarely used in modern Hong Kong households, the term remains part of the cultural lexicon and is sometimes used metaphorically to describe something that is thin or easily consumed.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Could you help me trim the wick for me?
Related words
Common phrases
to trim a lamp wick
Grammar color guide
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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.
