syut3 gaa1雪茄
Jyutpingsyut3 gaa1
Yalesyut gā
Definition
Cigar; a rolled bundle of dried and fermented tobacco leaves.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the premium, hand-rolled tobacco product rather than standard cigarettes. It carries an air of sophistication or luxury, often associated with formal social settings or high-end leisure. Unlike standard cigarettes, it is rarely inhaled deeply into the lungs.
Measure word
zi1枝jīExamples
He really likes smoking cigars.
Related words
Common phrases
to smoke a cigar
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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.
