gam6 deng1撳釘揿钉
Jyutpinggam6 deng1
Yalegahm dēng
Definition
Drawing pin; thumb tack.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
The verb 撳 refers to the action of pressing with a finger, which is exactly how one secures a thumb tack into a soft surface like a corkboard. It is common to use this term for various push-pins, even those with plastic heads, rather than just the traditional metal ones. You will often hear people ask for one when they need to attach notices or photos to a display board.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
Can you find me a thumb tack? I want to put up a poster.
Are there any thumb tacks here? The paper blew away.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 釘書釘, which refers to staples used in a stapler. While both are used for fastening, they serve different purposes and require different tools.
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Grammar guides
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