sap6 zi6 co4十字鋤十字锄
Jyutpingsap6 zi6 co4
Yalesahp jih chòh
Definition
Pickaxe; mattock.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the heavy, two-sided tool used for breaking up hard ground or digging trenches. It is distinct from a standard shovel or spade because of its perpendicular blade orientation. You will mostly encounter this term in agricultural or construction contexts rather than casual city conversation.
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a standard garden trowel or shovel, as the specific shape of the blade is crucial to the identity of the tool.
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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.
