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Definition
Varnish; clear lacquer.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to clear, transparent coatings used to protect wood surfaces. It is commonly used in DIY and furniture restoration contexts. Unlike paint, it preserves the natural grain and texture of the wood while providing a protective sheen.
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This table needs another coat of varnish to look good.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with general paint or lacquer, as it specifically denotes a clear finish. Using it to describe opaque coatings will sound incorrect to native speakers.
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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.
