guk6 cat1焗漆
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Yaleguhk chāt
Definition
To bake enamel paint or lacquer onto a surface, typically of metal or wood.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the industrial process of applying heat to cure paint on metal surfaces, most commonly associated with automotive body repair. It implies a professional finish that is more durable and glossy than standard air-dried paint. While it sounds technical, it is the standard term used by mechanics and car owners in Hong Kong.
Examples
The car got dented, it needs to be taken for enamel baking.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simple spray painting, as 焗漆 requires a specialized high-temperature oven to harden the finish. Using this term for a DIY touch-up job would be inaccurate.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
