leon4 toi1輪胎轮胎
Jyutpingleon4 toi1
Yalelèuhn tōi
Definition
Tire; a round, black rubber component that wraps around a wheel rim.
neutraltransport
How it's used
While 輪胎 is the standard term found in written materials and formal contexts, most locals use the loanword 呔 in daily speech. You will rarely hear people say 輪胎 when talking to a mechanic or discussing car maintenance, as 呔 is the default term for all types of vehicle tires.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse 呔 with 帶, as they sound different in Cantonese. Using 輪胎 in casual conversation might sound slightly stiff or like you are reading from a manual.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
