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Jyutpingho4 tou3
Yalehòh tou
Definition
A meander or meander loop; a river bend and its surrounding basin.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the U-shaped bend or loop formed by a river as it winds across a flat landscape. It is a technical geographical term that is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing topography or specific locations like the Shenzhen-Hong Kong border area. When referring to the land enclosed by such a bend, it is often used in conjunction with terms describing the surrounding basin or plains.
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Common phrases
meander region
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general words for river bends like 彎位, which can refer to any curve in a road or path. 河套 implies a distinct, large-scale loop formation rather than a simple turn.
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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.
