lo4 si1螺絲螺丝
Jyutpinglo4 si1
Yalelòh sī
Definition
Screw; a metal fastener with a helical ridge used to join or secure objects.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the metal fastener used in construction or furniture assembly. It is frequently used in the context of maintenance or DIY projects around the home. When describing the action of tightening or loosening, it is almost always paired with the verb 扭.
Measure word
nap1粒nāpExamples
The chair is loose, help me tighten the screws.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 螺絲批, which is the screwdriver tool itself. Learners sometimes mistakenly use 螺絲 to refer to the tool, but the tool requires the additional suffix.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
