hau2 zaau3口罩
Jyutpinghau2 zaau3
Yaleháu jaau
Definition
Face mask; a device covering the mouth and nose to filter airborne pollutants, such as droplets and dust.
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How it's used
People often use the verb 戴 to describe putting on a mask, which is the same verb used for accessories like glasses or watches. It is common to hear people remind others to wear one by saying 戴口罩, especially in crowded public transport or medical settings.
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Remember to put your mask back on when you go out.
Where did you buy your mask?
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse the verb 戴 with 帶, which means to bring or carry. Always use 戴 for wearing items on the face or body.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
