lau4鎦镏
Jyutpinglau4
Yalelàuh
Definition
A ring.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to a finger ring, though it is significantly less common in modern daily speech than 戒指. While 戒指 is the standard term understood by all Cantonese speakers, 鎦 is often heard in older generations or specific regional dialects. Using it might sound slightly old fashioned or rustic to younger urban speakers.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term for ring, which is always 戒指. Learners should prioritize 戒指 for general communication as 鎦 is increasingly rare and may not be immediately recognized by everyone.
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Grammar guides
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