kui2 waa2繪畫绘画

Jyutpingkui2 waa2

Yalekúi wá

動詞Rare

Definition

To draw or paint; the art of painting or drawing.

neutraldaily actions

How it's used

While 繪畫 is understood by all, it carries a slightly formal or artistic tone compared to the everyday verb 畫畫. You will often see 繪畫 used in formal contexts like school subjects, exhibitions, or professional art, whereas 畫畫 is the go-to term for casual sketching or hobbies.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好zung1鍾ji3意kui2繪waa2畫，seng4成jat6日waak6畫waa2畫。

He likes drawing very much and draws all the time.

nei5你sai3細go3個jau5有mou5冇hok6學gwo3過kui2繪waa2畫aa4呀？

Did you learn how to draw when you were a child?

Common phrases

kui2繪waa2畫baan1班

painting class

kui2繪waa2畫gei6技haau2巧

drawing technique

Common mistake

Beginners often mistakenly use 繪畫 as a direct translation for any kind of drawing, but it sounds unnatural in casual conversation. Use 畫畫 for everyday activities like doodling or drawing a picture for a friend.