jung6 tou4用途
Jyutpingjung6 tou4
Yaleyuhng tòuh
Definition
Use, purpose, application, or way of using something.
neutraldaily actionsother
How it's used
Refers specifically to the functional application of an object or material rather than the act of using something. It is a formal noun that sounds slightly stiff in casual speech, where people often prefer asking 攞嚟做咩 instead. Use it when discussing the technical purpose or versatility of an item.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
What exactly is the use of this tool?
This plastic bag still has many uses.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the act of using something, which is 用. Beginners often confuse the noun usage with the verb, but 用途 is strictly for the purpose or function of an object.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
