bou6 jing4 zi2捕蠅紙捕蝇纸
Jyutpingbou6 jing4 zi2
Yalebouh yìhng jí
Definition
Flypaper; a sticky strip used to catch flies.
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How it's used
People often use this term to describe something that is incredibly sticky or hard to get away from, similar to how one might use the term tar baby in other contexts. It is a very specific household item that has become less common in modern apartments with screens on windows, so younger generations might not encounter it as often as older ones.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
That flypaper in the kitchen has caught a lot of flies.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 膠紙, which is a general term for adhesive tape. Using 膠紙 to refer to flypaper will cause confusion as it implies standard office or packing tape.
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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.
