gam2 gwong1 zi2感光紙感光纸
Jyutpinggam2 gwong1 zi2
Yalegám gwōng jí
Definition
Photosensitive paper
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How it's used
Refers specifically to chemical-coated paper used in traditional darkroom photography or older blueprint processes. It is rarely used in modern digital contexts, making it a term tied to analog hobbies or specific technical fields. The term is straightforward and lacks the metaphorical extensions found in other Cantonese nouns.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
This piece of photosensitive paper seems to be expired.
Related words
Common phrases
photosensitive paper is expired
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