din6 tong3 dau2電熨斗电熨斗
Jyutpingdin6 tong3 dau2
Yaledihn tong dáu
Definition
An electric iron for pressing clothes.
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How it's used
People often just call it 熨斗, as the electric nature is implied in modern households. It is a common household appliance that is increasingly being replaced by handheld garment steamers, which are referred to as 掛熨機.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
