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Definition
To draw, draft, or map out; to produce a drawing or diagram.
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How it's used
This term is formal and typically reserved for professional or technical contexts like architecture, engineering, or cartography. It implies a systematic process of creating a diagram or technical plan rather than casual sketching or doodling. In everyday speech, people usually prefer simpler verbs like 畫 or 畫出嚟.
Examples
This drawing was produced by him personally.
Do you know how to produce this type of engineering drawing?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this in casual settings where it sounds overly stiff or academic. It is not used for artistic drawing or sketching, so avoid using it when talking about drawing a picture for fun.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
