tau4 kwai1頭盔头盔
Jyutpingtau4 kwai1
Yaletàuh kwāi
Definition
Helmet; a hard, protective headpiece designed to prevent injury from impacts.
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How it's used
Beyond its literal meaning as protective headgear, the term is frequently used in local political and social discourse as a metaphor for self-protection. To '戴頭盔' often implies making a disclaimer or qualifying a statement to avoid being held responsible for potential criticism or backlash. It functions similarly to the English concept of covering one's bases.
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Remember to put your helmet back on before you head out.
Did he wear a helmet when he was riding his bike?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
