jyu4 si1 doi6魚絲袋鱼丝袋
Jyutpingjyu4 si1 doi6
Yaleyùh sī doih
Definition
Nylon net; a mesh bag made of nylon thread.
colloquialshoppinghome
How it's used
Refers specifically to the classic, durable, and often colorful mesh bags used for grocery shopping in local markets. These bags are prized for their ability to stretch significantly to accommodate bulky items while remaining compact when empty. They are a staple of traditional wet market culture and are often associated with older generations who prefer them for their practicality and breathability.
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go3個goExamples
This nylon net bag is very light and convenient for carrying things.
Did you bring a nylon net bag when you went grocery shopping?
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Common phrases
grocery shopping nylon net bag
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
