goek3 daap6腳踏脚踏
Jyutpinggoek3 daap6
Yalegeuk daahp
Definition
Pedal or footplate; a small flat surface for resting one's foot or controlling a device.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to a small platform or lever designed for foot operation, commonly found on bicycles, sewing machines, or musical instruments. It emphasizes the physical act of applying pressure with the sole of the foot to trigger a mechanical response. Unlike general terms for feet or legs, this focuses strictly on the interface between the body and the machine.
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go3個goExamples
The pedal on this bicycle seems to be broken.
Be careful when you are stepping on the pedal.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 踩, which describes the action of stepping or pedaling itself. Using 腳踏 as a verb is incorrect; it functions strictly as a noun for the object.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
