suk1 gwat1 ze1縮骨遮缩骨遮
Jyutpingsuk1 gwat1 ze1
Yalesūk gwāt jē
Definition
A folding umbrella; a collapsible pocket umbrella designed for easy carrying.
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How it's used
The term literally translates to shrinking bone umbrella, referring to the collapsible ribs that allow the umbrella to become compact. It is the standard, everyday way to describe a portable umbrella in Hong Kong, as opposed to the long, non-collapsible ones often called 長遮. You will hear this term constantly during the rainy season when people need to stow their umbrellas in bags or lockers.
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baa2把báExamples
Remember to bring a folding umbrella when you go out in the rain.
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Common phrases
to open a folding umbrella
to close a folding umbrella
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the slang term 縮骨, which describes a person who is stingy, shirks responsibility, or avoids work. Using the full term 縮骨遮 prevents any misunderstanding that you are calling someone a coward or a slacker.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
