baan2 sek6板石
Jyutpingbaan2 sek6
Yalebáan sehk
Definition
A slab of stone; stone plate.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to flat, cut stone used for paving or construction rather than raw boulders. It is more common in formal or technical contexts like architecture or landscaping than in casual daily conversation. When used in speech, it often describes the material of a path or a specific architectural element.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 石頭 which is a general term for any rock or stone. Using 板石 to refer to a random pebble or a round rock will sound unnatural as it implies a flat, slab-like shape.
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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.
