fo2 coeng1火槍火枪

Jyutpingfo2 coeng1

Yalefó chēung

名詞Uncommon

Definition

A long utility lighter, or a blowtorch.

long utility lighter; gas match
blowtorch; flame gun

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How it's used

While literally translating to fire gun, this term is specifically used for handheld lighters with a long nozzle or professional blowtorches used in kitchens. It is distinct from a standard pocket lighter, which is simply called a 打火機. In a culinary context, it is the standard term for the tool used to sear meats or melt sugar.

Measure word

zi1枝jī

Examples

nei5你ze3借zi1枝fo2火coeng1槍bei2畀ngo5我siu1燒haa5下di1啲tim4甜ban2品min2面tau4頭。

Can you lend me your blowtorch to caramelize the top of the dessert?

le1呢zi1枝fo2火coeng1槍mou5冇saai3晒jin4燃liu2料，dim2點joeng2樣dim2點fo2火aa4呀？

This long lighter is out of fuel, how are you going to light it?

Related words

see alsodaa2 fo2 gei1打火機dá fó gēi

Common phrases

siu1燒tim4甜ban2品

to torch a dessert

gaa1加jin4燃liu2料

to refill fuel

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with a real firearm or weapon, as the term is strictly limited to tools that produce a flame. Using it to refer to a weapon would cause significant confusion.