so1 zai2梭仔
Jyutpingso1 zai2
Yalesō jái
Definition
A small shuttle used to weave a mesh.
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How it's used
Primarily refers to the small tool used in net-making or weaving to hold and pass the thread. It is distinct from the larger weaving shuttles used in industrial looms. The term is specific to manual craftsmanship and is rarely used outside of traditional fishing or net-repair contexts.
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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.
