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Jyutpingdiu1 si2
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Definition
Deuce; a score of 40-40 in tennis or a tied score in other racket sports.
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How it's used
This term is a direct phonetic loan from the English word deuce used specifically in tennis and badminton scoring. It is almost exclusively heard in the context of competitive racket sports when the score reaches forty all or equivalent tie-break situations. While it is a loanword, it has become the standard way to refer to this specific game state in local sports culture.
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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.
