dou6鍍镀
Jyutpingdou6
Yaledouh
Definition
To plate or coat a thin layer of material onto another surface.
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How it's used
Primarily used in technical or industrial contexts, this term describes the process of applying a thin metallic layer to a surface. While it sounds formal, it is frequently heard in everyday life when discussing jewelry, electronics, or car maintenance services.
Examples
This ring is gold-plated.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
