sai2 sau2 pun4洗手盤洗手盘
Jyutpingsai2 sau2 pun4
Yalesái sáu pùhn
Definition
A wash basin or sink.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the basin found in bathrooms or kitchens for washing hands or small items. It is distinct from a kitchen sink, which is often referred to as 鋅盆. While technically a wash basin, it is rarely used to describe the entire bathroom vanity unit.
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Common phrases
clean the wash basin
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 鋅盆, which is specifically for washing dishes in the kitchen. Using 洗手盤 to describe a large kitchen sink sounds slightly unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
