hoi1 hau2開口开口
Jyutpinghoi1 hau2
Yalehōi háu
Definition
An opening; a place where something can be opened.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical point or gap where something can be accessed or opened. While it functions as a noun for an opening, it is distinct from the verb phrase 開口, which means to speak or start a conversation. Context usually makes the distinction clear, as the noun form almost always appears with a classifier like 個.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
The opening of this bag is so small, how am I supposed to take things out?
Can you find where the opening of the bottle is?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse the noun 開口 with the common verb phrase 開口, which means to open one's mouth to speak. Using it to describe a person speaking would be incorrect in this noun-based context.
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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.
