mo1 seot6 tip3魔術貼魔术贴
Jyutpingmo1 seot6 tip3
Yalemō seuht tip
Definition
Velcro; hook-and-loop fastener.
colloquialclothingdaily actions
How it's used
People in Hong Kong almost exclusively use this term to refer to the material commonly known as Velcro. It is a compound word that literally describes the "magic" of the material sticking together. You will frequently hear it used when talking about children's footwear or outdoor gear where laces are considered inconvenient.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
These shoes use velcro, so the kids can put them on by themselves.
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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.
