mei5 hau4尾喉
Jyutpingmei5 hau4
Yaleméih hàuh
Definition
An exhaust pipe or muffler of a vehicle.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to the tailpipe or muffler section of a vehicle's exhaust system. It is commonly used by drivers and mechanics when discussing engine noise or modifications. While it technically refers to the end of the pipe, people often use it to describe the entire rear exhaust assembly.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with the general term for exhaust gas, which is 廢氣. Using 尾喉 to refer to the smoke or fumes coming out of the car is incorrect.
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.
