hei3 geoi6器具
Jyutpinghei3 geoi6
Yalehei geuih
Definition
Utensil, tool, or implement used to assist in performing a task.
neutraldaily actionsother
How it's used
Refers specifically to specialized equipment or implements rather than general-purpose tools. It often appears in formal or technical contexts like laboratories, kitchens, or workshops. For everyday household items or simple tools, people usually prefer using 工具.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
There are many different cooking tools here.
Have you found that piece of laboratory equipment yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for general hardware like a hammer or screwdriver, as those are strictly 工具. Using 器具 for simple hand tools sounds overly formal or slightly unnatural.
Grammar color guide
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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.
