dei6 to1地拖
Jyutpingdei6 to1
Yaledeih tō
Definition
Mop; a cleaning tool with a long handle and cotton strands or a sponge at the end, used wet to clean floors.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
People often use the verb 拖 to describe the action of mopping the floor, which comes directly from the noun. While you might see 拖把 in written Chinese or Mandarin, Cantonese speakers almost exclusively use 地拖 in daily life. It is a very common household item that you will find in almost every Hong Kong home.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Can you help me get the mop and wipe the floor?
Related words
Common phrases
to mop the floor
Common mistake
Do not confuse the noun 地拖 with the verb 拖, which can also mean to drag or pull something. Context usually makes it clear, but remember that when you are talking about the tool itself, you must include the 地 prefix.
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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.
