mui4 hei3 zai3煤氣掣煤气掣
Jyutpingmui4 hei3 zai3
Yalemùih hei jai
Definition
A gas valve or gas tap.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the valve or knob used to control the flow of town gas in a kitchen. While 掣 is a general term for a switch or button, it is standard to use it here for the physical gas valve. It is essential to ensure this is closed after cooking to prevent gas leaks.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Did you remember to turn off the gas tap?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 電掣, which refers to an electrical switch or socket. Using the wrong term could cause confusion in a household maintenance context.
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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.
