saa1 bou1 aang1 caang1沙煲罌撐沙煲罂撑
Jyutpingsaa1 bou1 aang1 caang1
Yalesā bōu āang chāang
Definition
Pots, pans, and other miscellaneous cooking utensils or household items.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
This four character idiom is a vivid way to refer to the entire collection of kitchenware and miscellaneous household items. It carries a slightly informal and domestic tone, often used when talking about the physical burden of moving house or the clutter of a kitchen. It emphasizes the sheer quantity and variety of everyday objects rather than focusing on a single specific tool.
Examples
Moving house is most troublesome because you have to pack up all the pots and pans.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to professional kitchen equipment or high end appliances, as it specifically evokes the image of basic, everyday cooking vessels and household clutter.
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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.
