cat1 hei3漆器
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Yalechāt hei
Definition
Lacquerware; craftwork or everyday items coated with layers of natural lacquer for protection and decoration.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional items coated with natural sap, distinguishing them from modern plastic or synthetic imitations. While the term is standard, it is primarily used in the context of art, antiques, or museum pieces rather than everyday household objects. When discussing high-quality carved pieces, the term is often paired with descriptions of the intricate carving process.
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This piece of lacquerware is exquisitely crafted and looks very expensive.
Do you know which dynasty this piece of lacquerware was made in?
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
