diu1 si6丟士丢士
Jyutpingdiu1 si6
Yaledīu sih
Definition
Deuce in tennis, table tennis, or badminton.
colloquialsports
How it's used
Borrowed directly from the English tennis term, this word is used almost exclusively in the context of tennis or badminton to indicate a tied score of forty-all. It functions as a noun representing the state of the game rather than a verb. While sports terminology in Hong Kong often mixes English and Cantonese, this specific loanword is the standard way to describe this situation in casual play.
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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.
