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Definition
Braille; a tactile writing system used by visually impaired people consisting of raised dots.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the tactile writing system for the visually impaired, functioning as a noun rather than a descriptive adjective for raised surfaces. While the literal meaning suggests any raised character, it is almost exclusively reserved for the Braille system in daily life. When describing other raised textures, Cantonese speakers typically use terms like 凸起.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe embossed logos or raised lettering on products, as it will sound like the object is covered in Braille code.
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Grammar guides
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