gaau1 ku1膠箍胶箍
Jyutpinggaau1 ku1
Yalegāau kū
Definition
An elastic band.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the small rubber bands used for hair or bundling items. While people in other regions might use different terms, this is the standard way to describe these items in a Hong Kong household. It is distinct from industrial or larger rubber bands which might be called 橡筋.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Related words
Common phrases
tie hair
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 箍牙, which refers to orthodontic braces. Using 膠箍 in a dental context will cause confusion as it sounds like you are talking about a plastic hair tie.
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