din6 sou1 paau2電鬚刨电须刨
Jyutpingdin6 sou1 paau2
Yaledihn sōu páau
Definition
An electric razor; an electric shaver.
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How it's used
Electric razors are almost exclusively referred to by this term in daily life. While the word 鬚刨 can refer to any razor, adding 電 makes it specific to the electric version, which is the standard tool for most men in Hong Kong. It is common to hear people talk about charging it using the verb 叉電.
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His electric razor is out of power and needs charging.
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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.
