dyun6 tau4 toi4斷頭台断头台
Jyutpingdyun6 tau4 toi4
Yaledyuhn tàuh tòih
Definition
Guillotine; an execution device used for beheading.
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How it's used
This term is strictly used in historical or literary contexts to describe the specific execution device used in Europe. It is not used metaphorically in daily Cantonese to describe modern situations like business failures or project terminations, unlike the English word guillotine which can be used figuratively.
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zo2座jóExamples
History books say the guillotine is a product of the French Revolution.
Do you know how the guillotine works?
Related words
Common phrases
to send to the guillotine
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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.
