jyu5 saan3雨傘雨伞
Jyutpingjyu5 saan3
Yaleyúh saan
Definition
Umbrella; a tool used to protect oneself from rain or sunlight.
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How it's used
遮 is the standard, everyday word for umbrella in Cantonese, while 雨傘 is restricted to formal writing or news reports. Using 雨傘 in casual conversation sounds stiff and unnatural, similar to using a formal dictionary term in a relaxed setting. Most people will look at you as if you are reading from a textbook if you use it in daily life.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 雨傘 because it is the first word they see in dictionaries, but it is almost never used in spoken Cantonese. Always stick to 遮 to sound like a local.
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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.
