gaau3 zin2較剪较剪
Jyutpinggaau3 zin2
Yalegaau jín
Definition
Scissors
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the tool for cutting, whereas the verb for the action of cutting with scissors is 剪. It is almost exclusively used in daily life, while the term 剪刀 is understood but sounds slightly more formal or written. When asking for them, it is natural to include the classifier 把.
Measure word
baa2把báExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake 較剪 for a verb, but it is strictly a noun. To express the action of cutting, you must use the verb 剪 instead.
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Grammar guides
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