biu1 min6錶面表面
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Yalebīu mihn
Definition
The dial or face of a watch showing the numbers and hands.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the face of a watch where the hands and markers are located. It is distinct from the watch case or the strap. When describing a watch that has been damaged, this is the most common term to specify that the glass or the display area is affected.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 表面, which refers to a physical surface or an outward appearance of a person or situation. While they sound similar, 錶面 is strictly for timepieces.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
