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Definition
Fire hydrant; a water source dedicated to firefighting.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the street level water connection used by the fire department. While the term is standard, locals often refer to it simply as 街喉 in casual conversation when discussing its location or obstruction.
Measure word
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You are not allowed to park in front of the fire hydrant.
Related words
Common phrases
open a fire hydrant
Grammar color guide
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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.
