gaai1 dang1街燈街灯
Jyutpinggaai1 dang1
Yalegāai dāng
Definition
Streetlight; a lamp used to illuminate public roads.
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How it's used
While 盞 is the most common measure word for lamps and lights, 枝 is frequently used for street lights because of their pole-like structure. It is common to describe the light as 閃下閃下 when it is flickering or malfunctioning. The term is strictly functional and refers specifically to public lighting along roads.
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Common phrases
the street light is off
the street light is flickering
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 街燈 with 燈柱, which refers specifically to the physical pole itself rather than the light source attached to it.
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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.
