gaak3 zai2 zi2格仔紙格仔纸
Jyutpinggaak3 zai2 zi2
Yalegaak jái jí
Definition
Grid paper, graph paper, or squared paper.
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How it's used
Students in Hong Kong frequently use this for mathematics and technical drawing classes. It is distinct from standard lined paper, which is simply called 橫線紙. You will often hear it referred to as just 格仔紙 regardless of the specific size of the squares.
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Pass me a sheet of grid paper to do my calculations.
This homework assignment must be written on grid paper.
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