sing4繩绳
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Definition
The citation tone for the word "rope", used only in certain collocations.
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How it's used
The character 繩 is almost exclusively used in compound words rather than as a standalone noun in spoken Cantonese. When referring to a rope in everyday speech, speakers almost always use the term 繩仔 or 繩索 instead. It functions as a formal or technical morpheme that appears in specific set phrases.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
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Common mistake
Learners often try to use 繩 as a standalone word in casual conversation, which sounds unnatural or overly literary. Always add a classifier like 條 or a suffix like 仔 to make it sound like a natural object.
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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.
