seoi6彗

Jyutpingseoi6

Yaleseuih

Definition

Broomstick.

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How it's used

While 彗 is the historical character for broom, it is rarely used in isolation in modern spoken Cantonese. Most people prefer the compound 掃把 to refer to the tool. Using 彗 alone can sound slightly literary or archaic, though it remains recognizable.

Measure word

zi1支jī

Examples

nei5你lo2攞zi1支seoi6彗sou3掃haa5下dei6地laa1啦。

Go grab a broom and sweep the floor.

zi1支seoi6彗gau6舊zo2咗hou2好do1多，hai6係si4時hau6候maai5買gwo3過zi1支。

The broom is very old, it is time to buy a new one.

Common phrases

sou3掃dei6地

to sweep the floor

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 掃把, which is the standard term for a broom. Using 彗 in daily conversation might cause confusion as it is more commonly associated with the astronomical term 彗星.