siu1 fong4 hau4消防喉
Jyutpingsiu1 fong4 hau4
Yalesīu fòhng hàuh
Definition
Firehose; a hose used for extinguishing fires.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the hose assembly found in buildings for firefighting purposes rather than the heavy-duty ones carried on fire trucks. It is a standard feature in Hong Kong high-rise building safety regulations, so it is a common sight in stairwells and corridors. People often use it to refer to the entire reel and nozzle unit mounted on the wall.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
The firehose is leaking, find someone to fix it quickly.
Do you know where there is a firehose to use?
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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.
