jyun4 zi2 bat1原子筆原子笔
Jyutpingjyun4 zi2 bat1
Yaleyùhn jí bāt
Definition
Ballpoint pen.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong almost exclusively use this term for any standard pen that uses ink cartridges, regardless of whether it is technically a ballpoint or a rollerball. It is the default, neutral term for a pen used in school or office settings. When people want to specify a fountain pen, they use 墨水筆 instead.
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zi1枝jīExamples
Could you lend me a ballpoint pen to write?
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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.
