lo4 mou2螺帽
Jyutpinglo4 mou2
Yalelòh móu
Definition
Nut; a metal fastener with a threaded hole used with a screw or bolt.
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How it's used
People often use the term 螺絲帽 to be more specific, as 螺帽 alone can sometimes be confused with the head of a bolt depending on the context. It is almost exclusively used in hardware and DIY settings, so you will rarely hear it outside of construction or repair scenarios.
Measure word
nap1粒nāpExamples
This nut doesn't seem to fit, try changing it for another one.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse 螺帽 with the bolt itself, which is 螺絲. Remember that the 螺絲 is the threaded rod, while the 螺帽 is the circular piece that screws onto it.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
