sat1 tau4 go1膝頭哥膝头哥
Jyutpingsat1 tau4 go1
Yalesāt tàuh gō
Definition
Knee; the joint between the thigh and the lower leg.
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How it's used
Adding 哥 to 膝頭 is a classic example of Cantonese diminutive suffixing, which makes the word sound more natural and less clinical than just using 膝頭. While 膝頭 is perfectly acceptable, 膝頭哥 is the most common way to refer to the knee in everyday speech. It carries a slightly more informal and colloquial tone, fitting for casual conversation about minor injuries or physical movement.
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Is your knee injured?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 膝頭哥 with 腳踭, which refers to the heel. Ensure you are pointing to the joint in the middle of the leg rather than the back of the foot.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
