aat3 lik6 pun4壓力盤压力盘
Jyutpingaat3 lik6 pun4
Yaleaat lihk pùhn
Definition
Pressure plate; a component used in clutch systems or other mechanical press applications.
neutraltransport
How it's used
This term is specific to automotive mechanics and refers to the component in a manual transmission clutch system. It is used almost exclusively when discussing vehicle repairs or maintenance. While it sounds technical, it is the standard term used by mechanics and car enthusiasts in Hong Kong.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
The car's pressure plate was replaced, it drives much smoother now.
The mechanic said the pressure plate is severely worn out.
Related words
Common phrases
replace the pressure plate
pressure plate wear
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
