sap6 zi6 hou6十字鎬十字镐
Jyutpingsap6 zi6 hou6
Yalesahp jih houh
Definition
Pickaxe; a hand tool with a hard head attached perpendicular to the handle, used for breaking up soil or rock.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the heavy tool with a pointed metal head used for breaking up hard ground or rock. While it is a standard term, it is rarely used in daily conversation unless you are involved in construction, gardening, or mining work. It is distinct from a shovel or spade, which are used for moving loose material rather than breaking hard surfaces.
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Common phrases
swing a pickaxe
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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.
