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Definition
Bottle opener or corkscrew; a tool used to remove metal caps or corks from bottles.
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How it's used
This term is specifically for tools used to pry off metal caps or extract corks. While it covers both manual handheld openers and more complex wine openers, people often use it generically for any tool that removes a seal from a bottle. It is a very functional, everyday household word.
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Common phrases
look for a bottle opener
use a bottle opener
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 開樽, which describes the action of opening a bottle. Also, avoid using it for screw-top plastic bottles, as those do not require a tool.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
