hei2 cung5 gei1起重機起重机
Jyutpinghei2 cung5 gei1
Yalehéi chúhng gēi
Definition
Crane; derrick; heavy machinery used to lift and move heavy objects.
neutralwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to heavy industrial machinery used for lifting and moving materials at construction sites or ports. While it is the standard term, workers on site often use the English loanword crane directly in casual conversation. It is essential to distinguish this from the verb 起, which means to build or construct.
Measure word
gaa3架gaExamples
There are a few cranes working inside the construction site.
Do you know who is responsible for operating that crane?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the noun 起重機 with the verb phrase 起重, which describes the action of lifting heavy objects. Ensure you include the suffix 機 when referring to the physical machine itself.
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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.
