laap6 cing1蠟青蜡青
Jyutpinglaap6 cing1
Yalelaahp chīng
Definition
Asphalt or bitumen.
colloquialplacesother
How it's used
Refers specifically to the black, sticky material used for road surfaces. It is often used interchangeably with the English loanword 瀝青 in casual speech, though 瀝青 is technically the more standard term for the chemical substance. You will mostly hear it when discussing construction or the distinct smell of freshly laid pavement.
Examples
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 蠟燭 because of the shared character 蠟, but they are completely unrelated in meaning. Ensure you do not use it to describe wax or candles.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
