sing4 sok3繩索绳索
Jyutpingsing4 sok3
Yalesìhng sok
Definition
Rope; a thick, long cord made of interwoven fibres.
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How it's used
While 繩索 refers specifically to thick ropes, everyday speech often simplifies this to just 繩. Using the full term 繩索 can sound slightly more formal or technical, as if you are referring to heavy duty equipment or nautical gear. For common household items like clotheslines or tying up small packages, 繩 is the standard choice.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Help me find a rope to tie up the cardboard.
This rope is very thick, it should be strong enough to pull the car.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 索帶, which refers specifically to plastic zip ties. Using 繩索 for a zip tie will sound confusing to a native speaker.
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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.
