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Definition
Softball; a team sport derived from baseball with similar rules and gameplay.
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How it's used
Softball is often associated with recreational leagues in Hong Kong, and it is frequently played by amateur teams in public parks or sports grounds. While the rules are similar to baseball, the term is specifically used for the sport played with a larger ball and underhand pitching. It is common to see it referred to in the context of school sports or community club activities.
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He goes to play softball every Saturday.
Do you know where one can buy a softball bat?
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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.
