dou6 gun2導管导管
Jyutpingdou6 gun2
Yaledouh gún
Definition
Catheter, duct, or vessel; an artificial tube used to transport liquids.
neutralother
How it's used
Refers specifically to man-made conduits or tubes used for transporting liquids or gases in industrial or medical settings. Unlike the more general term 水喉 which is used for household plumbing, this word carries a more technical or scientific nuance. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing specific equipment or medical procedures.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
This pipe is clogged, need to find someone to fix it.
Have you checked clearly if the pipe is leaking yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for household water pipes, as it sounds overly clinical or mechanical; use 水喉 instead for everyday domestic contexts.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
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.
