tau4 ceoi4頭槌头槌
Jyutpingtau4 ceoi4
Yaletàuh chèuih
Definition
To head a ball, as in football; or a header.
colloquialsports
How it's used
Primarily used in the context of football, this term functions as both a noun for the act of heading and a verb for the action itself. It is the standard way to describe a header in Cantonese, replacing the more formal or descriptive phrases found in written Chinese.
Common phrases
to jump and head the ball
to connect with a header
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of a hammer for the head, as the compound is specific to sports terminology.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
