taat3 saa1撻沙挞沙
Jyutpingtaat3 saa1
Yaletaat sā
Definition
Slippers.
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How it's used
Originating from prison jargon, this term has gradually bled into wider colloquial use to refer to standard rubber slippers. It carries a slightly rough or informal edge compared to the more neutral 拖鞋. Using it outside of specific contexts might signal that you are familiar with local street or subcultural slang.
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deoi3對deuiExamples
Why are you walking around wearing those slippers?
The rules inside are strict, even the slippers must be placed neatly.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Cantonese name for sole fish, which is also written as 撻沙. The context of the sentence will usually make it clear whether someone is talking about footwear or seafood.
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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.
