sau2 tai4 sik1手提式

Jyutpingsau2 tai4 sik1

Yalesáu tàih sīk

Definition

Portable; hand-carried or hand-held.

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How it's used

Focuses on the mobility of a device rather than its size alone. It is commonly used for household appliances or tools that are designed to be held or carried during operation, distinguishing them from stationary or wall-mounted versions.

Examples

nei5你maai5買zo2咗bou6部sau2手tai4提sik1式fung1風sin3扇mei6未aa4呀？

Have you bought a portable fan yet?

le1呢fun2款sau2手tai4提sik1式kap1吸can4塵gei1機hou2好fong1方bin6便。

This model of portable vacuum cleaner is very convenient.

Common phrases

sau2手tai4提sik1式fung1風sin3扇

portable fan

sau2手tai4提sik1式kap1吸can4塵gei1機

portable vacuum cleaner

Common mistake

Avoid using this for items that are simply small or lightweight, like a wallet or a phone, as those are usually described as 輕便 or simply 手提. It specifically implies a mechanical or functional design meant for active handling.