jiu4 jiu4 baan2搖搖板摇摇板
Jyutpingjiu4 jiu4 baan2
Yaleyìuh yìuh báan
Definition
Seesaw; a playground toy made of a long board balanced in the middle.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used for the playground equipment where two people balance each other. It is a reduplicated noun, which is common in Cantonese for playful or child-oriented objects. While standard Mandarin uses 蹺蹺板, Hong Kong speakers exclusively use 搖搖板 in daily life.
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faai3塊faiExamples
When I was little, I loved playing on the seesaw the most.
Are you playing on the seesaw with him?
Related words
Common phrases
play on the seesaw
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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.
