bat1 taap3筆塔笔塔
Jyutpingbat1 taap3
Yalebāt taap
Definition
The lid, cover, or cap of a pen or ballpoint pen.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used for the cap of a pen, distinguishing it from general covers like 蓋. It is common to hear it used with the verb 蓋 to describe the action of capping a pen. While some speakers might just say 筆蓋, 筆塔 is very common in daily Hong Kong speech.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
