dim2 kau4點球点球
Jyutpingdim2 kau4
Yaledím kàuh
Definition
Penalty kick in soccer.
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How it's used
十二碼 is the standard term used in Hong Kong for a penalty kick in football. The term 點球 is exclusively associated with Mainland Chinese or Taiwanese sports broadcasting and is rarely used by local Hong Kong fans. Using 點球 in a casual conversation about football in Hong Kong will immediately mark you as an outsider to local football culture.
Measure word
go3個goRelated words
Common mistake
Do not use 點球 in Hong Kong, as it is not part of the local Cantonese football lexicon. Stick to 十二碼 to ensure you are understood by local fans.
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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.
