jat1 pet6一坺
Jyutpingjat1 pet6
Yaleyāt peht
Definition
A clump, pile, or blob of something thick, messy, or sticky.
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How it's used
This classifier specifically evokes the visual of a soft, sticky, or viscous substance that has landed or been smeared onto a surface. It implies a lack of defined shape, often suggesting a mess that needs cleaning up. It is rarely used for solid objects, focusing instead on the texture and the way the substance clings to a surface.
Examples
Why is there a blob of starch paste on your shirt?
Common mistake
Do not use this for solid or dry objects, as it specifically implies a sticky or semi liquid consistency. Using it for something like a rock or a piece of paper would sound unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
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