wu4壺壶
Jyutpingwu4
Yalewùh
Definition
A pot of; a classifier for liquids, especially brewed drinks like tea and coffee.
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How it's used
This measure word is specifically reserved for liquids that are prepared or served in a teapot, most commonly tea or hot water. It implies a communal serving rather than an individual cup. When ordering in a restaurant, using this word signals that you are sharing the beverage with others at the table.
Examples
Please pour us a pot of hot tea.
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Common mistake
Do not use this for cold drinks like soda or juice, even if they are served in a large pitcher or container. For those, use 壺 only if it is specifically a teapot, otherwise use a different measure word like 樽 or 杯.
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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.
