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Jyutpingdau1
Yaledāu
Definition
A bamboo, rattan, or wicker basket, or a simple open container without a cover.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to an open, often hand-woven container used for carrying items like produce or laundry. It carries a more rustic or traditional feel compared to modern plastic bags or shopping carts. People often use it in the context of visiting traditional markets.
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Take the basket to the market to buy groceries.
Related words
Common phrases
grocery basket
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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.
