din6 dung6 sou1 paau4電動鬚刨电动须刨
Jyutpingdin6 dung6 sou1 paau4
Yaledihn duhng sōu pàauh
Definition
An electric shaver.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong often shorten this to just 鬚刨 when the context of it being electric is already clear. While it is a common household item, it is specifically associated with male grooming routines and is frequently given as a practical gift for fathers or partners.
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Have you bought the new electric shaver yet?
This electric shaver is very convenient to use.
Related words
Common phrases
buy an electric shaver
use an electric shaver
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 剃鬚刀, which specifically refers to a manual razor or blade. Using the wrong term might lead to confusion if you are asking someone to help you buy one at a shop.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
