jau6釉
Jyutpingjau6
Yaleyauh
Definition
Glaze applied to porcelain or ceramics.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the glassy coating applied to ceramic surfaces. It is primarily used in technical or artistic contexts related to pottery and ceramics rather than everyday conversation. When discussing the finish of an object, people often use more general terms like 面 or 表面 unless they are specifically talking about the craft.
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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.
