hin1杴锨
Jyutpinghin1
Yalehīn
Definition
Shovel or spade.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a tool with a broad blade used for moving loose material like soil or snow. While technically accurate, many speakers prefer the more common loanword 剷 or the generic tool term 工具 when referring to this object in casual conversation.
Measure word
baa2把báExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Often confused with 鏟, which is frequently used as both the noun for a shovel and the verb to shovel. Using 杴 in daily speech might sound slightly formal or regional to some native speakers.
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