gaau1 bou3膠布胶布
Jyutpinggaau1 bou3
Yalegāau bou
Definition
An adhesive bandage or Band-Aid; also refers to plastic cloth or sheeting.
- adhesive bandage; plaster; Band-Aid
- plastic cloth; plastic sheeting
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the small adhesive strips used for minor cuts and scrapes. While the literal components suggest plastic and cloth, it is used as a generic term for any brand of adhesive bandage. It is common to pair this with the verb 黐 to describe the act of applying it.
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faai3塊faiExamples
Are there any band-aids left at home?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 膠紙, which refers to adhesive tape used for stationery or packaging. Using 膠紙 on a wound would be painful and ineffective.
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Grammar guides
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