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Jyutpingsaam1 caat3
Yalesāam chaat
Definition
A laundry brush; a brush used for washing clothes.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to a stiff-bristled brush used for scrubbing stubborn stains on fabric before putting it in the machine or hand-washing. While modern detergents have made them less essential for everyday laundry, they remain a staple in many traditional households for cleaning collars or cuffs.
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Have you taken out the clothes brush to scrub the shirt clean yet?
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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.
