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Definition
Emulsion paint; latex paint used for painting walls.
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How it's used
Commonly referred to simply as 油漆 in casual conversation when the context of wall painting is clear. It is the standard choice for home renovations in Hong Kong due to its water-based nature, which makes cleanup much easier than oil-based alternatives.
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This emulsion paint dries very quickly, it looks great after painting.
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Common phrases
to paint with emulsion paint
wall emulsion paint
Common mistake
Beginners often confuse it with oil-based paint, which is called 油性漆. Remember that emulsion paint is water-soluble, so you only need water for thinning and cleaning brushes.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
