sek6 bok3石壆
Jyutpingsek6 bok3
Yalesehk bok
Definition
Curb or low stone wall.
colloquialtransportplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the raised concrete edge separating the road from the sidewalk. It is a common term in urban navigation and driving instructions. You will frequently hear it when someone is warning another person to watch their step or when discussing parking proximity.
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 路邊, which is a general term for the roadside. 石壆 specifically highlights the physical raised structure itself.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
