tit3 zaap6鐵閘铁闸
Jyutpingtit3 zaap6
Yaletit jaahp
Definition
An iron gate or security shutter made of iron or steel.
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How it's used
Most residential apartments in Hong Kong feature a secondary metal gate installed outside the main wooden door for security. This gate is almost always referred to as a 鐵閘, even if it is technically made of steel. It is standard practice to keep this gate locked whenever you are inside the home.
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Remember to lock the iron gate properly.
Why can't you open the iron gate at your place?
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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.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
