mo4 dou1 sek6磨刀石
Jyutpingmo4 dou1 sek6
Yalemòh dōu sehk
Definition
Whetstone; a sharpening stone used to sharpen knives.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a whetstone used for manual sharpening of blades. While modern kitchen tools often use mechanical sharpeners, this term remains the standard for the traditional stone block. It carries a slightly rustic or traditional feel, often associated with older generations or professional kitchens.
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gau6嚿gauhExamples
This sharpening stone is very old; it can't sharpen the knife anymore.
Find a sharpening stone and help me sharpen the kitchen knife.
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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.
