si2 taap3 goi3屎塔蓋屎塔盖
Jyutpingsi2 taap3 goi3
Yalesí taap goi
Definition
Toilet lid; the cover of a toilet bowl.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the lid that covers the toilet bowl, distinct from the seat itself. While people might use the term loosely, it is a very direct and slightly blunt way to describe the object, often used in domestic settings to remind others about hygiene habits.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Remember to put the toilet lid down.
Related words
Common phrases
put down the toilet lid
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in formal or professional settings, as it contains the word for excrement and can sound crude or unrefined. Use 馬桶蓋 if you need a more neutral or polite term.
Grammar color guide
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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.
