fo2 caai4火柴
Jyutpingfo2 caai4
Yalefó chàaih
Definition
Match; a slender piece of wood with a flammable tip used to start a fire.
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How it's used
Matches are rarely used in modern Hong Kong households due to the ubiquity of gas lighters and electronic ignition systems. The word is now primarily associated with older generations or specific activities like camping and lighting incense for traditional rituals. You will rarely see them in daily life unless you visit a traditional hardware store or a temple.
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zi1枝jīExamples
Do you still have any matches?
He struck a match to light the candle.
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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.
