paang5 kau4 paang5棒球棒
Jyutpingpaang5 kau4 paang5
Yalepáahng kàuh páahng
Definition
A baseball bat.
colloquialsports
How it's used
The term is a direct translation of the English object and is used in both sports contexts and when referring to the item as a potential weapon. It is common to drop the middle character and simply say 棒球棍 when referring to the equipment in a more casual or descriptive way.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
What is he trying to do holding that baseball bat?
I have had a baseball bat sitting at home for a long time.
Related words
Common phrases
swing a baseball bat
aluminum baseball bat
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the measure word for long, thin objects like this. Always use 支 instead of 個 when counting baseball bats.
Grammar color guide
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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.
