lik6 gaa2力架
Jyutpinglik6 gaa2
Yalelihk gá
Definition
Lacquer or varnish; a liquid used for coating wood and metal to protect and shine.
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How it's used
Borrowed from the English word lacquer, this term is specifically used in construction and DIY contexts in Hong Kong. It refers to the clear, glossy coating applied over paint or wood surfaces to provide a protective finish. It is rarely used in artistic contexts, where more specific terms for varnishes might be preferred.
Examples
This paint needs some lacquer to be shiny enough.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the chocolate bar brand Snickers, which is also transliterated as 力架 in Hong Kong. Context is essential to distinguish between the chemical coating and the snack.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
