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Definition
Wristwatch.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a watch worn on the wrist, distinguishing it from pocket watches or wall clocks. While technically correct, it is often replaced by the simpler term 錶 in casual conversation. Using the full term 腕錶 adds a touch of formality or precision, often seen in advertisements or when discussing luxury items.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use the Mandarin classifier 个 instead of the Cantonese 隻 when counting watches. Always use 隻 for watches in Cantonese.
Grammar color guide
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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.
