maa5 lau4 tai1馬騮梯马骝梯
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Yalemáh làuh tāi
Definition
A fixed flat ladder, typically used on construction sites.
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How it's used
This term is specific to the construction industry in Hong Kong to describe a flat, portable ladder used for accessing different levels of a site. While standard ladders are usually called 梯, using the term 馬騮梯 adds a layer of professional jargon that identifies you as someone familiar with site operations. It is rarely used in domestic settings where people simply use the word 梯.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to a step ladder or a household ladder, as it specifically implies the flat, heavy-duty type found on construction sites. Using it in a home context will sound confusing or overly technical to the average person.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
