tung4 paai4銅牌铜牌
Jyutpingtung4 paai4
Yaletùhng pàaih
Definition
Bronze medal; a medal awarded to the third-place finisher in a competition.
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How it's used
While the literal meaning is a bronze plate, it is almost exclusively used in the context of sports competitions. Unlike gold or silver, which can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe quality, bronze is rarely used outside of its literal ranking meaning. It is common to pair this with verbs like 攞 or 贏 to describe the achievement of receiving the award.
Measure word
min6面minhExamples
He won a bronze medal in the competition this time.
Do you know which athlete won the bronze medal?
Related words
Common phrases
to win a bronze medal
to compete for the bronze medal
Common mistake
Learners often mistake the measure word for this item. While 個 is acceptable in casual speech, the more specific and natural measure words for medals are 面 or 塊.
Grammar color guide
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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.
