gaau2 laam6絞纜绞缆
Jyutpinggaau2 laam6
Yalegáau laahm
Definition
Stranded cable; a cable made of multiple twisted strands of wire or fiber.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to cables made of multiple strands twisted together, often used in heavy duty industrial or maritime contexts. While technically accurate, it is a specialized term that many casual speakers might simply replace with the generic loanword 纜索 or just 纜.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
This stranded cable is very thick, can you pull it?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with generic electrical wiring, as it specifically denotes the structural composition of the cable rather than its function.
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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.
