ngau4 jau4 dou1牛油刀
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Yalengàuh yàuh dōu
Definition
Butter knife.
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How it's used
While referring specifically to a tool for spreading butter, it is often used generically for any small, dull table knife provided at a restaurant. It is common to hear people request one when they need to spread jam or cream cheese as well. The term is straightforward and carries no hidden slang meanings.
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baa2把báExamples
Could you please pass me the butter knife?
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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.
