fik6 kei4扐旗
Jyutpingfik6 kei4
Yalefihk kèih
Definition
To wave a flag.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
This term is specifically used for the physical action of waving a flag, often in a signaling or directing capacity. It is distinct from the more formal term 揮旗 which might be used in more ceremonial or literary contexts. In everyday speech, it is most commonly heard in work-related scenarios like construction sites or road work.
Examples
He is waving a flag there to direct traffic.
Why are you waving a flag?
Common phrases
waving a flag to direct
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the slang term 舉白旗 which means to surrender or give up, as 扐旗 is strictly about the physical act of waving a flag for signaling.
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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.
