jyun4 bat1 sam1鉛筆心铅笔心
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Yaleyùhn bāt sām
Definition
Pencil lead
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the graphite core inside a mechanical pencil or a wooden pencil. While technically graphite, the term remains the standard way to describe the refillable component in everyday speech. It is distinct from the entire pencil itself, which is referred to as 鉛筆.
Measure word
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The pencil lead broke, do you have another one?
Related words
Common phrases
pencil lead breaks
to change the pencil lead
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the entire pencil. Remember that 鉛筆心 refers only to the thin core, not the wooden casing or the mechanical pencil body.
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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.
