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Definition
A wooden shoe last, or a bamboo or twig fence.
- wooden shoe last
- bamboo or twig fence
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the wooden or metal form shaped like a human foot used by cobblers to maintain the shape of a shoe during construction or repair. It is a highly specialized technical term that is rarely encountered in casual daily conversation outside of the footwear industry or traditional craft circles. Most modern speakers would likely use a descriptive phrase or the English loanword instead if they needed to refer to the object.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common verb 搵, which sounds somewhat similar but means to look for or find. Because it is a rare character, using it in casual text messages may confuse readers who are unfamiliar with traditional shoemaking terminology.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
