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Jyutpingsai1
Yalesāi
Definition
A sifter or sieve.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the tool used for separating finer particles from coarser ones or for draining liquids. While it functions as a noun, it is also frequently used in the verb sense of sifting or filtering materials in a kitchen setting.
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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.
