sau2 baan2 tong4手板堂
Jyutpingsau2 baan2 tong4
Yalesáu báan tòhng
Definition
The palm of the hand.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the flat, inner surface of the hand. While standard Cantonese uses 手心, this term is a very common, slightly more descriptive colloquial alternative that emphasizes the physical surface area of the palm.
Measure word
zek3隻jekRelated words
Common phrases
the very center of the palm
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 手掌, which refers to the entire hand including the fingers, whereas this specifically targets the inner palm area.
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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.
