gaau1 caat3膠擦
Jyutpinggaau1 caat3
Yalegāau chaat
Definition
An eraser; a rubber.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the small rubber object used for removing pencil marks. While standard written Chinese often uses 橡皮擦, Cantonese speakers almost exclusively use 膠擦 in daily life. It is a very common school supply term that children learn early on.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 膠紙, which means adhesive tape. Learners sometimes mix them up because both start with 膠.
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Grammar guides
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