tau3 lou4透爐透炉
Jyutpingtau3 lou4
Yaletau lòuh
Definition
To light a stove or kindle a fire, especially lighting charcoal for a barbecue.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively reserved for the context of outdoor barbecues where charcoal is used. It implies the process of getting the coals glowing red and ready for cooking, rather than just starting a small flame. You will rarely hear it used for gas stoves or indoor kitchen appliances.
Examples
You help kindle the fire, I'll be in charge of grilling the food.
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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.
