fui1 ci4灰匙

Jyutpingfui1 ci4
Yalefūi chìh

Definition

A trowel used in plastering and masonry.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the flat, metal tool used by construction workers for applying mortar or plaster. It is a specialized term primarily used within the building and renovation industry in Hong Kong. Outside of trade contexts, it is rarely encountered in daily conversation.

Measure word

baa2把bá

Examples

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The worker is holding a trowel to plaster the wall.
喺？
Have you seen where I put my trowel?

Common phrases

use a trowel
a trowel

Grammar color guide

Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector

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