syut3 gou1 tung2雪糕筒
Jyutpingsyut3 gou1 tung2
Yalesyut gōu túng
Definition
An ice cream cone, or a traffic cone.
- ice cream cone; cone-shaped wafer used to hold ice cream
- traffic cone; temporary cone-shaped road marker used to direct traffic
colloquialfoodtransport
How it's used
This term is a perfect example of how Cantonese uses descriptive imagery to name objects. It applies equally to the edible wafer cone and the orange plastic traffic cone, as both share the same distinct conical shape. Context is usually sufficient to distinguish between the two, as one is typically found in a dessert shop and the other on the street.
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When you buy ice cream, do you want a cup or a cone?
There is a traffic cone placed ahead, the car needs to take a detour.
Related words
Common phrases
crispy ice cream cone
traffic cone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 甜筒, which is a specific brand name or a common way to refer to pre-packaged ice cream cones sold in convenience stores. While they are often used interchangeably, 雪糕筒 is the more literal description of the cone shape itself.
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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.
