siu2 gaa1 hei3小家器
Jyutpingsiu2 gaa1 hei3
Yalesíu gā hei
Definition
Small household appliance.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to household electrical devices that are portable or compact, such as blenders, toasters, or hair dryers. It is a standard term used in retail settings and daily conversation to distinguish these from major appliances like refrigerators or washing machines.
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
