laap6 bat1蠟筆蜡笔
Jyutpinglaap6 bat1
Yalelaahp bāt
Definition
Crayon; a drawing implement made of colored wax, commonly used by children.
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How it's used
Crayons are almost exclusively associated with childhood art and school projects in Hong Kong. While the term is straightforward, it is rarely used in professional or adult contexts, where markers or pens are preferred. When talking about the act of drawing with them, people often use the verb 畫畫.
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zi1枝jīExamples
The kid is holding a crayon and drawing on the wall.
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