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Definition
Dustpan; a utensil used for collecting dust and rubbish when sweeping.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the handheld tool used for sweeping up debris, rather than the large bin for household waste. It is almost always used in combination with a broom, known as 掃把. While modern households might use vacuum cleaners, this remains the standard term for the manual cleaning implement.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
broom and dustpan
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 垃圾桶, which is a trash can or bin. Using the wrong term will lead to confusion when asking someone to help you clean up.
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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.
