sou3 baa2掃把扫把

Jyutpingsou3 baa2

Yalesou bá

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Broom; a cleaning tool with a long handle attached to fibers for sweeping up dust and garbage.

colloquialhomedaily actions

How it's used

Refers specifically to the traditional type of broom made of bundled twigs or fibers, which is still very common in local households. While modern plastic versions are widely used, the name remains standard regardless of the material. It is frequently paired with a dustpan, known as 垃圾鏟, to complete the cleaning process.

Measure word

baa2把bá

Examples

gaan3間fong2房gam3咁do1多can4塵，jau5有mou5冇sou3掃baa2把aa4呀？

The room is so dusty, do we have a broom?

Common phrases

lo2攞sou3掃baa2把

to fetch a broom

jung6用sou3掃baa2把sou3掃dei6地

to sweep the floor with a broom

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 掃帚, which is the formal or written term; 掃把 is the standard spoken form used in daily life. Be careful not to use it as a verb, as the action of sweeping is expressed by the verb 掃.