lin6鏈链
Jyutpinglin6
Yalelihn
Definition
Metal chain, including both functional chains and jewelry chains worn on the body.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to metal chains, whether they are functional mechanical parts like on a bicycle or decorative items like necklaces. When used for jewelry, it is almost always combined with the body part it adorns, such as 頸鏈 for a necklace or 手鏈 for a bracelet. It is rarely used on its own to describe a generic chain without specifying the material or purpose.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 繩, which refers to ropes or strings made of fiber. Using 鏈 for a non-metal string or cord sounds unnatural to native speakers.
Grammar color guide
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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.
