kau4 paak2球拍
Jyutpingkau4 paak2
Yalekàuh páak
Definition
Racket or racquet used in sports such as tennis, badminton, or table tennis.
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How it's used
The term is used for a wide variety of sports, but the specific type is often clarified by adding the sport name before it, such as 乒乓波拍 or 羽毛球拍. While the generic term is understood, using the specific name is more common in casual conversation when discussing gear. The handle of the racket is referred to as 拍柄, and the surface area is often discussed in terms of its weight or tension.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
This racket is very light, it feels very natural to play with.
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use the classifier 個 for rackets, but the correct classifier is 塊, which is used for flat, thin objects.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
