jau4 zi2 ze1油紙遮油纸遮
Jyutpingjau4 zi2 ze1
Yaleyàuh jí jē
Definition
An oil-paper umbrella, made with a paper canopy and a bamboo frame and handle.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional craft item often associated with Chinese culture and dance performances. While it functions as a real umbrella, it is now primarily seen as a decorative object or a prop rather than a practical tool for rainy weather. It carries a strong nostalgic or artistic connotation.
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baa2把báExamples
This oil-paper umbrella has a very classical feel.
Did you buy that oil-paper umbrella for decoration?
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Common phrases
classical oil-paper umbrella
handmade oil-paper umbrella
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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.
