maat3 toi4 bou3抹檯布抹台布
Jyutpingmaat3 toi4 bou3
Yalemaat tòih bou
Definition
Dishcloth; a cloth used for wiping and cleaning tables.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to a cloth used for cleaning surfaces, distinct from a tablecloth used for decoration or dining. It is common to see these cloths looking quite worn or stained in local eateries, reflecting their heavy daily use. When referring to the cloth itself, speakers almost always include the classifier 條.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Have you used the table cloth to wipe the table clean yet?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
