paa4耙
Jyutpingpaa4
Yalepàh
Definition
A rake, or to use a rake or harrow to gather and level soil.
- rake; harrow; hoe
- to rake; to harrow; to gather
neutraldaily actionsnature
How it's used
Primarily functions as both a noun for the agricultural tool and a verb for the action of raking or gathering debris. When used as a verb, it implies a sweeping motion to collect loose items like leaves or soil. It is rarely used in urban settings unless referring to gardening or specific manual labor tasks.
Measure word
baa2把báExamples
He took a hoe and went to the field to till the soil.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 爬 which means to climb or crawl, as they share similar sounds in some dialects but have distinct meanings and character forms.
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Grammar guides
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