seoi2 cou2水草
Jyutpingseoi2 cou2
Yaleséui chóu
Definition
Drinking straw; a hollow cylindrical tube used for sipping or drinking.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
While standard dictionaries might use the term 吸管, locals almost exclusively use 水草 in daily life. It is a very common household item, and you will hear it frequently in restaurants or fast food shops when asking for an extra one.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of aquatic plants, which is also written as 水草. Context usually makes it clear, but if you are at a restaurant, no one will think you are asking for pond weeds.
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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.
