keoi4渠
Jyutpingkeoi4
Yalekèuih
Definition
Drain, ditch, or sewer used for draining wastewater and rainwater.
colloquialplacesother
How it's used
Refers to both open drainage channels and underground pipes. It is frequently used in urban settings to describe blocked pipes in bathrooms or kitchens, not just large outdoor waterways.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 佢, which is the third person pronoun he or she. They are pronounced differently in standard Cantonese, though they are sometimes written interchangeably in informal text messages.
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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.
