sau2 zaang1手踭
Jyutpingsau2 zaang1
Yalesáu jāang
Definition
Elbow; the joint between the upper arm and forearm.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the bony point of the elbow, rather than the entire joint area. It is frequently used in the context of physical contact, such as bumping into someone or resting one's weight on a surface.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
to nudge with the elbow
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 手腕, which refers to the wrist. Learners sometimes mix up these two joints because both are parts of the arm.
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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.
