saa1 pun4沙盤沙盘
Jyutpingsaa1 pun4
Yalesā pùhn
Definition
A sandbox; a sand table used for military planning, architectural modeling, or play.
colloquialplacesdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to a designated area filled with sand for children to play in. It is distinct from the metaphorical usage of sand table or simulation models often found in military or business contexts, which are also called 沙盤 in formal or written Chinese.
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They are playing with sand in the sandbox.
Does the park have a sandbox for children to play in?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the abstract concept of a simulation or planning tool. In casual conversation, it almost exclusively refers to the physical play area in a park or school.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
