saan1 dau1山兜
Jyutpingsaan1 dau1
Yalesāan dāu
Definition
A simple sedan chair used for traveling in mountainous areas.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional, manually carried transport used in mountainous areas or rural villages. It carries a strong historical and nostalgic connotation, often appearing in period dramas or stories about old Hong Kong. It is rarely used in modern daily life except when discussing history or heritage.
Measure word
ding2頂díngExamples
In the past, people used to travel by sedan chair.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with modern vehicles or public transport, as it is strictly a historical term for a human-powered chair.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
