sai2 ji1 gei1洗衣機洗衣机
Jyutpingsai2 ji1 gei1
Yalesái yī gēi
Definition
Washing machine; a machine used for washing clothes or other textiles.
Example
ngo5我uk1屋kei2企jau5有sai2洗ji1衣gei1機。
ngo5我uk1屋kei2企jau5有sai2洗ji1衣gei1机。
I have a washing machine at home.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
People often use the classifier 部 for mechanical appliances like this one. It is common to drop the word 機 when context is clear, simply referring to it as 洗衫嘅, though this is more informal. When discussing laundry, it is more natural to focus on the action of washing clothes rather than the machine itself.
Measure word
bou6部bouhExamples
The washing machine is broken, need to find someone to fix it.
Related words
Common phrases
front-loading washing machine
top-loading washing machine
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
