jyun4 bat1 paau2鉛筆刨铅笔刨
Jyutpingjyun4 bat1 paau2
Yaleyùhn bāt páau
Definition
Pencil sharpener; a tool used to sharpen pencils.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the manual or small mechanical tool used for sharpening pencils. While modern students often use mechanical or electric sharpeners, the term remains the standard way to describe any device serving this function. It is common to hear people use the verb 刨 to describe the act of sharpening, regardless of whether they are using a blade or a machine.
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Common phrases
manual pencil sharpener
electric pencil sharpener
Common mistake
Do not confuse the noun 鉛筆刨 with the verb 刨, which means to shave or sharpen. Using the noun as a verb is grammatically incorrect in Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
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