lou4 fui1爐灰炉灰
Jyutpinglou4 fui1
Yalelòuh fūi
Definition
Ashes from a stove, fireplace, or furnace.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the powdery residue left behind after burning wood, charcoal, or incense in a stove or burner. While it can technically be used for any ash, it is most commonly associated with traditional cooking stoves or religious incense burners. It carries a slightly rustic or old fashioned nuance compared to general terms for dust or debris.
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deoi1堆dēuiExamples
There is still some ash inside the stove that hasn't been cleaned out.
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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.
