cyun1 hung2 gei1穿孔機穿孔机
Jyutpingcyun1 hung2 gei1
Yalechyūn húng gēi
Definition
Hole puncher; paper punch.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the mechanical office tool used for making holes in paper. While it is a functional term, it is often replaced by the loanword 打孔機 in casual office settings. It is strictly used for the stationary item and not for industrial or medical piercing equipment.
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