si6 dik1士的
Jyutpingsi6 dik1
Yalesih dīk
Definition
Walking stick; a cane used to assist in walking.
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How it's used
Borrowed directly from the English word stick, this term is commonly used by older generations in Hong Kong. While it functions as a synonym for 枴杖, it carries a slightly more old-fashioned, colonial-era vibe. It is specifically used for the long, slender walking aid rather than medical crutches or canes used for support after surgery.
Measure word
zi1枝jīExamples
Grandpa needs to hold a walking stick to walk steadily.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the English loanword for taxi, which is 的士. Mixing up the order of the characters is a very common mistake for beginners.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
