hau4喉
Jyutpinghau4
Yalehàuh
Definition
A pipe, tube, or duct used to transport liquids or gases.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to cylindrical conduits for fluids or gases, making it distinct from general containers. While it can technically refer to any pipe, it is most frequently encountered in the context of household plumbing or fire safety equipment. It is rarely used for abstract or metaphorical tubes, where other terms like 管道 might be preferred in formal writing.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhRelated words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 喉嚨, which refers to the throat. While they share the same character, they are distinct lexical items in daily speech.
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Grammar guides
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