tit3 tung1鐵通铁通
Jyutpingtit3 tung1
Yaletit tūng
Definition
An iron pipe or hollow metal tube, often referring to one small enough in diameter to be held as a weapon.
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How it's used
This term is frequently used in the context of street fights or improvised weapons in Hong Kong action movies. It specifically refers to a rigid, cylindrical metal object, distinguishing it from general pipes or tubes which might be made of plastic or rubber. When used to describe construction materials, it often implies a smaller diameter that can be gripped by a person.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
keoi5 sau2 soeng6 min6 ling1 zyu6 tiu4 tit3 tung1
佢手上面拎住條鐵通。
He is holding an iron pipe in his hand.
nei5 zou6 me1 ling1 tiu4 tit3 tung1 daa2 jan4 aa4
你做咩拎條鐵通打人呀？
Why are you hitting people with an iron pipe?
Related words
Common phrases
ling1 zyu6 tit3 tung1
拎住鐵通
holding an iron pipe
tit3 tung1 daa2 jan4
鐵通打人
hitting someone with an iron pipe
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 喉管, which is a more generic term for pipes used in plumbing or drainage that are often made of PVC or other non-metal materials.
Tone guide
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T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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