sau2 zai3手掣
Jyutpingsau2 zai3
Yalesáu jai
Definition
Handbrake of a vehicle, or a gamepad controller.
- handbrake; parking brake
- gamepad; game controller
colloquialtransporttechnology
How it's used
Beyond its literal use for vehicle parking brakes, this term is widely adopted in gaming culture to refer to a handheld controller. It carries a slightly informal, mechanical feel compared to the more technical term 泊車制. When driving, it is common to pair it with the verb 拉 to indicate engaging the brake.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Remember to pull the handbrake back on.
Did you pull the handbrake when you parked?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the foot-operated parking brake found in some modern vehicles, which is often referred to as 腳掣.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
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.
