dou1 pin2刀片
Jyutpingdou1 pin2
Yaledōu pín
Definition
A blade or razor blade, typically a replaceable one without a handle.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to thin, replaceable metal inserts rather than the entire tool. While it is commonly used for utility knives, it is also the standard term for the thin metal strips used in manual shaving razors. When referring to the sharp part of a kitchen knife or a sword, use 刀鋒 instead.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 刀鋒, which refers to the sharp edge of a fixed blade. Using 刀片 for a kitchen knife sounds like the blade is detachable or broken.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
