sat1 goi3膝蓋膝盖
Jyutpingsat1 goi3
Yalesāt goi
Definition
Knee.
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How it's used
While 膝蓋 is the standard term found in written Chinese, it is rarely used in daily spoken Cantonese. Most locals prefer 膝頭 or the more colloquial 膝頭哥. Using 膝蓋 in casual conversation can sound slightly formal or clinical, similar to saying patella instead of knee in English.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 膝蓋 because it is the first word they see in a dictionary, but it sounds unnatural in casual speech. Stick to 膝頭 or 膝頭哥 to sound more like a native speaker.
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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.
