haang1 keoi4坑渠
Jyutpinghaang1 keoi4
Yalehāang kèuih
Definition
Gutter, drain, or ditch; a long and narrow trench along a roadside used to channel away wastewater and rainwater.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the infrastructure for drainage along roadsides or streets. It is often used in a figurative sense to describe something that is dirty, neglected, or of very low quality.
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tiu4條tìuhRelated words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 渠, which is a more general term for a pipe or conduit. While 坑渠 specifically implies an open or street-level drainage channel, 渠 is used for indoor plumbing or pipes in general.
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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.
