daa2 laap6打蠟打蜡

Jyutpingdaa2 laap6

Yaledá laahp

動詞

Definition

To wax; to apply a layer of wax to a surface to make it shiny and protect it.

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How it's used

Applying wax is primarily associated with vehicle maintenance or polishing wooden furniture and floors to create a protective, shiny finish. While it literally refers to the act of waxing, it is frequently used in contexts where someone wants to restore an old item to a newer, cleaner appearance. The resulting surface is often described as 令, meaning glossy or shiny.

Examples

nei5你gei2幾si4時bong1幫gaa3架ce1車daa2打laap6蠟aa4呀？

When are you going to wax the car?

dei6地baan2板daa2打zo2咗laap6蠟hou2好sin3跣，siu2小sam1心di1啲haang4行。

The floor is very slippery after waxing, walk carefully.

Common phrases

bong1幫gaa3架ce1車daa2打laap6蠟

to wax the car

dei6地baan2板daa2打laap6蠟

floor waxing

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the slang usage of 打蠟 in certain contexts where it might imply a superficial or fake improvement, though this is less common than the literal meaning.