to4 lo4陀螺
Jyutpingto4 lo4
Yaletòh lòh
Definition
Spinning top; a conical toy that balances upright when spun at high speed.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the classic toy that spins on a pointed tip, often requiring a string to launch. While modern versions like Beyblade are popular, the term remains the standard way to describe any top-like object that maintains balance through rapid rotation.
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When I was a kid, I really liked playing with spinning tops.
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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.
