sau2 zau2手肘
Jyutpingsau2 zau2
Yalesáu jáu
Definition
Elbow.
colloquialbody
How it's used
While 手肘 is the standard written term, native speakers almost exclusively use 手踭 in daily speech. The character 踭 is also used in 腳踭 to refer to the heel, highlighting a common pattern where body parts that protrude or act as joints are described with this specific suffix. It is perfectly acceptable to use this term in all informal contexts.
Measure word
go3個goRelated words
Common phrases
to bump one's elbow
Common mistake
Learners often try to use the formal 手肘 in casual conversation, which can sound slightly stiff or like reading from a textbook. Stick to 手踭 for natural sounding Cantonese.
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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.
