caat3刷

Jyutpingcaat3

Yalechaat

動詞Common

Definition

A brush; a tool with a handle and bristles.

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How it's used

While referring to the tool itself, this word is almost always used as a suffix in compound nouns like 牙刷 or 鞋刷. When used as a verb, it takes on the meaning of brushing or scrubbing, which is a very common daily action. It is distinct from 擦, which often implies wiping or rubbing a surface to clean it rather than using a bristled tool.

Measure word

zi1枝jī

Examples

nei5你maai5買zo2咗san1新ngaa4牙caat2刷mei6未aa4呀？

Have you bought a new toothbrush yet?

le1呢zi1枝caat2刷hou2好ngaang6硬，m4唔hou2好jung6用lai4嚟sai2洗bui1杯。

This brush is too hard, don't use it to wash cups.

Related words

Common phrases

ngaa4牙caat2刷

toothbrush

haai4鞋caat2刷

shoe brush

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 刷 with 擦. Use 刷 when a brush is involved, whereas 擦 is better for wiping a table with a cloth or erasing something with an eraser.