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Definition
Snowman; a human figure made of snow.
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How it's used
Snowmen are not a natural part of the Hong Kong climate, so the word is primarily used when discussing travel to colder regions or in the context of winter-themed decorations. It is almost exclusively associated with the activity of building one, usually paired with the verb 砌.
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go3個goExamples
Let's go to the park together to build a snowman.
Do you see that snowman by the door?
Related words
Common phrases
to build a snowman
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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.
