dai1磾䃅
Jyutpingdai1
Yaledāi
Definition
A stone used to make black dye.
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How it's used
This character is extremely rare in modern spoken Cantonese and is primarily encountered in classical texts or specialized historical contexts. It refers specifically to a type of stone used for black pigment, but it is not part of the everyday vocabulary of native speakers. Most people would simply use the general term 石頭 instead.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
black stone for dye
Common mistake
Learners should avoid using this word in daily conversation as it will likely cause confusion; it is almost exclusively found in literary or historical research contexts.
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