sou1 paau2鬚刨须刨
Jyutpingsou1 paau2
Yalesōu páau
Definition
Razor, including manual T-shaped safety razors and electric shavers.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the modern T-shaped safety razor or electric shaver rather than a traditional straight razor. While the term literally contains the character for shaving, it is treated as a single noun representing the tool itself. It is common to hear people distinguish between manual and electric versions by adding the prefix 電 for the latter.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 剃鬚刀, which is a more generic term that can also refer to old-fashioned straight razors or simple disposable blades. Using 鬚刨 usually implies the more modern, multi-blade, or electric device.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
