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Definition
Gold leaf or gold foil; extremely thin sheets of gold used for gilding, electronics, cosmetics, or food decoration.
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How it's used
Beyond industrial applications like circuit boards, this term is frequently encountered in high end culinary contexts to describe edible gold. When used in food, it is purely for aesthetic luxury rather than taste, as it is biologically inert and flavorless. It is often associated with traditional craftsmanship when applied to religious statues or antique furniture.
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faai3塊faiExamples
There is a lot of gold leaf on this cake.
Is the gold leaf you bought for decorating furniture?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
