din6 tung2電筒电筒
Jyutpingdin6 tung2
Yaledihn túng
Definition
Torch or flashlight; a portable electric light source.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to portable, battery operated handheld lights. While modern smartphones have built-in flashlights, people still use the term for the dedicated hardware device. It is common to hear it used in outdoor contexts like camping or hiking.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
Can you find the flashlight when the power is out?
Remember to bring a flashlight when hiking at night, it is safer.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term 手電筒, which is understood but sounds slightly foreign in a local Hong Kong context. Stick to the shorter version for natural speech.
Grammar color guide
Noun
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Adjective
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
