ngaa5疋
Jyutpingngaa5
Yalengáh
Definition
Bolt; a classifier or unit of measurement for cloth.
neutralclothingshopping
How it's used
Historically, this unit referred to a specific length of fabric, but in modern daily life, it is almost exclusively used for traditional Chinese fabrics or large rolls of cloth. It is a specialized measure word that rarely appears outside of textile retail or historical contexts. You will almost never hear it used for modern clothing items like shirts or trousers.
Examples
There are two bolts of cloth here, how do you want to use them?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common classifier 匹, which is used for horses or other large animals. While they look similar in some fonts, they are distinct characters with entirely different functions.
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.
