maa4 sing4麻繩麻绳
Jyutpingmaa4 sing4
Yalemàh sìhng
Definition
Hemp rope.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to rope made from natural hemp fibers, which is valued for its durability and rough texture. It is frequently used in traditional logistics or manual labor settings for securing items, though modern synthetic ropes have replaced it in many industrial applications. The term carries a slightly rustic or old-fashioned nuance compared to generic plastic or nylon ropes.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Use the hemp rope to tie up those cardboard boxes.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
