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Yalehei bām
Definition
An air pump; a device used to pump air into a container or space.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a mechanical device used for inflating objects like bicycle tires or sports balls. While it can be used for various types of pumps, it is most commonly associated with manual or electric tools for inflating things with air. It is a practical, everyday term used in contexts involving maintenance or sports equipment.
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Do you have an air pump at home?
The ball is flat, use the air pump to pump some air back into it.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
