jim2 tai2掩體掩体
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Yaleyím tái
Definition
A shelter; a structure used to screen and protect people from harm.
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How it's used
Primarily used in military or disaster contexts to describe a physical structure that provides protection from external threats like gunfire or extreme weather. While it functions as a noun for a bunker or protective cover, it is less common in everyday casual conversation compared to general terms like 避雨處 or 遮蔽處.
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They found a shelter to hide from the rain.
Is there any shelter here to get away from the wind?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 避難所, which refers to a designated refuge or shelter for people during emergencies like typhoons or war, whereas 掩體 often implies a more tactical or structural fortification.
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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.
