bat1 zeoi2筆嘴笔嘴

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Definition

The nib or tip of a pen.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the writing point of a pen, often used when describing fountain pens or technical drawing pens. It is less commonly used for standard ballpoint pens, where people might just refer to the point or the ink flow.

Measure word

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Examples

zi1支bat1筆ge3嘅bat1筆zeoi2嘴dit3跌laan6爛zo2咗。

The tip of the pen broke after it fell.

nei5你zi1支bat1筆go3個bat1筆zeoi2嘴hai6係mai6咪coi3塞zo2咗aa4呀？

Is the tip of your pen clogged?

Common phrases

bat1筆zeoi2嘴coi3塞

clogged pen tip

bat1筆zeoi2嘴laan6爛

damaged pen tip

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the general term for a pen nib, which is often called 筆尖 in more formal contexts. Using 筆嘴 for a ballpoint pen can sound slightly unnatural, as it is more associated with the nib of a fountain pen.