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Definition
Chalk writing; words written in chalk, often used metaphorically for things easily erased or forgotten.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of writing with chalk, this term is frequently used in the idiom 當粉筆字抹咗佢. This expression implies treating something as if it were easily erasable or insignificant, often used when someone wants to dismiss a past mistake or a previous agreement.
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The blackboard is covered in chalk writing.
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Common phrases
to treat something as if it were chalk writing and erase it
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general handwriting or calligraphy. It specifically refers to the physical act of using chalk on a surface, usually a blackboard, and carries a metaphorical sense of impermanence.
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