saa1 lau6沙漏
Jyutpingsaa1 lau6
Yalesā lauh
Definition
Hourglass.
neutraltimeother
How it's used
沙漏 is primarily a functional or decorative object rather than a common household item in modern Hong Kong. It is frequently used in board games or as a visual aid for children to understand the passage of time. Because digital timers are ubiquitous, you will rarely hear it used in professional or serious contexts.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
The sand inside this hourglass has all run out.
Related words
Common phrases
hourglass timing
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Grammar guides
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