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Definition
Patent leather; leather with a smooth, glossy, lacquered surface.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to leather treated with a high gloss finish that creates a mirror like surface. It is almost exclusively used in the context of fashion items like footwear, belts, or handbags. The material is prized for its shine but is notoriously prone to showing fingerprints and scuffs.
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This pair of patent leather shoes gets scratched easily.
Do you like this patent leather handbag?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with generic shiny leather, as the term specifically implies the application of a lacquer or plastic coating. It is not used to describe naturally glossy leather like calfskin.
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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.
