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Definition
Ancient dry measure for grain, equivalent to five or ten dou (pecks), or the vessel used for this measurement.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a historical unit of volume for grain rather than modern kitchen measuring tools. It appears almost exclusively in historical contexts, literature, or when discussing traditional Chinese weights and measures. Modern speakers rarely use this term in daily life unless referencing specific historical artifacts or idioms.
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This measuring vessel is very old, it seems like an antique.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with modern volume units like 公升. It is a strictly historical term and is not used to measure ingredients in a contemporary Hong Kong kitchen.
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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.
