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Definition
A vessel or basket made from woven bamboo.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a container woven from bamboo strips, often used for carrying agricultural produce or laundry. While modern plastic alternatives are more common in households, the term remains standard for traditional woven items. It carries a slightly rustic or old-fashioned feel compared to generic containers.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 框, which refers to a frame, such as a door frame or picture frame. Even though they share the same sound, the radical difference clearly distinguishes the woven vessel from the rigid structure.
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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.
