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Definition
Shellac; a resin secreted by the female lac bug, processed into flakes and used as a wood finish or varnish.
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How it's used
Primarily used in woodworking and furniture restoration contexts in Hong Kong. It refers specifically to the resinous substance used as a wood finish or sealant, rather than general paint or varnish.
Measure word
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This kind of wooden cabinet looks better after applying a layer of shellac.
Related words
Common phrases
to apply shellac
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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.
