fu2 kim4虎鉗虎钳
Jyutpingfu2 kim4
Yalefú kìhm
Definition
Vise; a metal tool with movable jaws used to hold an object firmly in place for processing.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the heavy duty mechanical tool found in workshops or garages. While it is a standard term, many people in casual DIY settings might simply refer to it as a clamp or use the English loanword vice directly.
Measure word
baa2把báExamples
Use the vice to clamp the iron piece tight first.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general purpose clamps like 夾, which are often portable or smaller. 虎鉗 implies a sturdy, fixed tool often bolted to a workbench.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
