saau1梢

Jyutpingsaau1

Yalesāau

Uncommon

Definition

The tip of a branch, or the end of an object.

neutralnature

How it's used

Refers specifically to the slender, tapering end of a branch or similar elongated objects. It carries a slightly literary or descriptive tone, so it is less common in casual daily speech than more generic words for end or tip like 頭 or 尾. When used in a botanical context, it emphasizes the delicate, pointed nature of the growth.

Examples

go2嗰zi1枝syu6樹saau1梢hou2好gou1高，ngo5我dei6哋paa4爬m4唔dou3到soeng5上heoi3去。

The treetop is very high, we cannot climb up there.

nei5你tai2睇haa6下zi1枝saau1梢，hai6係mai6咪jau5有zek3隻zoek3雀zai2仔hai2喺dou6度？

Look at the tip of the branch, is there a bird there?

Common phrases

syu6樹saau1梢

treetop

saau1梢tau4頭

tip of a branch

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 稍, which is used in terms like 稍等 to mean a little bit or briefly. They share a similar appearance but have completely different meanings and grammatical functions.