to1 dei6拖地
Jyutpingto1 dei6
Yaletō deih
Definition
To mop the floor, or to drag along the ground.
- to mop the floor; to clean the floor with a mop
- to drag along the floor; to sweep the ground as it moves
colloquialdaily actionshome
How it's used
Refers specifically to the action of cleaning a floor using a wet mop or cloth. It is a common household chore and is often paired with 掃地 when describing general cleaning routines. The term implies a wet cleaning process, distinguishing it from dry cleaning methods like sweeping.
Examples
I just finished mopping the floor, don't walk in there yet.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the metaphorical usage of 拖, which can mean to procrastinate or drag one's feet on a task. While 拖地 literally means mopping, saying someone is 拖緊地 in a non-cleaning context might be interpreted as them being slow or delaying progress.
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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.
