seoi2 coeng1水槍水枪
Jyutpingseoi2 coeng1
Yaleséui chēung
Definition
Water gun; water blaster; a toy gun that shoots water.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily associated with children's play, especially during summer outings or at swimming pools. While it functions as a toy, the term is also used to describe high pressure water cleaning equipment used by professionals or in car washes, though the context usually distinguishes the two clearly.
Measure word
zi1枝jīExamples
It is so fun to play with water guns at the beach in summer.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse the measure word with generic items. While 枝 is the most common classifier for long, thin objects like guns, 把 is also frequently used for objects with handles, making both acceptable for water guns.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
