sau2 kau3手扣
Jyutpingsau2 kau3
Yalesáu kau
Definition
Handcuffs; shackle-like devices designed to secure a person's wrists.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the metal restraint device used by law enforcement. It is distinct from the term 手銬, which is the standard written form used in Mandarin and formal contexts, though both are understood in Hong Kong.
Measure word
deoi3對deuiRelated words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe bracelets or wrist accessories, as it exclusively refers to the police equipment.
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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.
