hin2 hok3蜆殼蚬壳
Jyutpinghin2 hok3
Yalehín hok
Definition
The shell of a clam or mussel.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the hard outer covering of clams or similar bivalves found on beaches. While it can be used to describe the material for crafts, it is also the name of the multinational oil company Shell in Hong Kong, which often leads to humorous confusion for learners seeing the brand name on gas stations.
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There are many clam shells by the seaside.
Related words
Common phrases
to collect clam shells
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 貝殼, which is a general term for any seashell. 蜆殼 is specific to the shells of clams or freshwater mussels.
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