lo4 si1 zyun3螺絲鑽螺丝钻
Jyutpinglo4 si1 zyun3
Yalelòh sī jyun
Definition
Corkscrew; a tool used for opening corks.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the spiral tool used for pulling corks out of wine bottles. While the literal translation involves the word for screw, it is distinct from a power drill or a screwdriver used for construction.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
Can you find the corkscrew to open the red wine?
Related words
Common phrases
open red wine
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Grammar guides
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