caat3 zi6 gaau1擦字膠擦字胶
Jyutpingcaat3 zi6 gaau1
Yalechaat jih gāau
Definition
Eraser; rubber.
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How it's used
While 擦字膠 is the standard term for a rubber eraser in Hong Kong, younger generations often simply use the English loanword 擦膠. The term specifically refers to the stationery item used for removing pencil marks, and it is rarely used to describe other types of erasers like those used for whiteboards.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 擦膠, which is a broader term that can sometimes refer to rubbery materials in general, though in a school context they are interchangeable.
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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.
