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Jyutpingsaa1 taan1 lou5 syu2
Yalesā tāan lóuh syú
Definition
A beach thief; a petty thief who steals belongings left unattended on a beach.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to petty thieves who target belongings left unattended by swimmers on the sand. It carries a slightly informal and descriptive tone, painting a vivid picture of someone lurking around the beach like a rodent. It is almost exclusively used in the context of beach safety warnings or recounting a theft incident.
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Be careful when you go swimming, so you don't get your stuff stolen by beach thieves.
You left your bag there, aren't you worried about beach thieves?
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Common phrases
beware of beach thieves
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe a literal rodent found at the beach, as it is strictly used for human thieves. It is also not a formal legal term, so avoid using it in official police reports or formal writing.
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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.
