sai2 wun2 dip6 gei1洗碗碟機洗碗碟机
Jyutpingsai2 wun2 dip6 gei1
Yalesái wún dihp gēi
Definition
Dishwasher; a household appliance used for washing dishes and plates.
colloquialhometechnology
How it's used
While the full term is common in formal contexts or product descriptions, many people simply refer to it as 洗碗機. It is considered a luxury appliance in many Hong Kong households due to the limited size of kitchens. When people talk about it, they often focus on whether it can fit their specific types of plates or bowls.
Measure word
bou6部bouhExamples
We installed a dishwasher at home, it saves a lot of time.
Related words
Common phrases
install a dishwasher
use a dishwasher
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use the verb 洗碗 to refer to the machine itself, but 洗碗 refers specifically to the act of washing dishes by hand. Always include 機 when referring to the appliance to avoid confusion.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
