biu1 dik1錶菂表菂
Jyutpingbiu1 dik1
Yalebīu dīk
Definition
The winding crown on a wristwatch.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the small knob used to wind a mechanical watch or set the time. While modern quartz watches often have a similar component, it is most frequently discussed in the context of mechanical timepieces where manual winding is a regular necessity.
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The winding crown on the watch is loose, I need to take it to get fixed.
Don't use too much force when you turn that winding crown.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the general term for a watch, 錶, or mistakenly use generic words for buttons or knobs like 掣, which sounds unnatural to watch enthusiasts.
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Connector
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.
