seoi2 hau4 tit3水喉鐵水喉铁
Jyutpingseoi2 hau4 tit3
Yaleséui hàuh tit
Definition
Galvanized iron water pipe.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to metal pipes used for plumbing, though it is often used as a general term for any water pipe in a domestic setting. While modern plumbing frequently uses plastic materials like PVC, the term remains common due to the historical prevalence of galvanized iron pipes in older Hong Kong buildings.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 喉管, which is a more formal or technical term for pipes in general. Using 水喉鐵 to describe a plastic pipe is technically inaccurate, but locals often use it colloquially regardless of the material.
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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.
