haai5 gong6蟹弶
Jyutpinghaai5 gong6
Yaleháaih gohng
Definition
Crab claws or pincers.
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How it's used
While referring specifically to the claws, this term is often used when discussing the danger of handling live crabs. It emphasizes the pincer function rather than just the limb itself. People frequently use it to warn others about the strength of the grip.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Be careful, don't let the crab pincers pinch you.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鉗, which is the general word for a tool like pliers. While 蟹弶 functions like a tool, it is strictly reserved for the anatomy of a crab.
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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.
