sau2 tai4手提
Jyutpingsau2 tai4
Yalesáu tàih
Definition
Portable; able to be carried in or by one hand.
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How it's used
Focuses on the portability of an object rather than just the act of carrying. It is almost exclusively used as a prefix to form compound nouns describing compact, mobile versions of larger items. Unlike the verb 拎, which describes the action of holding something, this term acts as a descriptor for the design of the object itself.
Examples
This laptop is very light, it's convenient to carry out.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this as a verb to mean 'to carry'. If you want to say 'I am carrying a bag', use 拎 instead of 手提.
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Grammar guides
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