si6 do1士多
Jyutpingsi6 do1
Yalesih dō
Definition
A small grocery shop or convenience store selling drinks, snacks, and daily necessities.
colloquialshoppingplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional, independent neighborhood shops rather than modern chain convenience stores. These shops often have a nostalgic feel, serving as community hubs where elderly residents might gather to chat. While the term is a direct transliteration of store, it carries a distinct cultural weight associated with older residential areas or rural villages.
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gaan1間gānExamples
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a modern chain convenience store, which is usually referred to as 便利店. Using士多 to describe a large, modern franchise store sounds unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
