lo4 si1 deng1螺絲釘螺丝钉

Jyutpinglo4 si1 deng1

Yalelòh sī dēng

名詞

Definition

Screw; a metal fastener with a helical ridge used to join or secure objects.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the metal fastener used for construction or assembly. While it can metaphorically describe a small, replaceable person in a large organization, it is most commonly used in literal, hands-on contexts like DIY or furniture repair.

Measure word

nap1粒nāp

Examples

le1呢zoeng1張toi4枱sung1鬆zo2咗，jiu3要wan2搵nap1粒lo4螺si1絲deng1釘sau1收gan2緊keoi5佢。

This table is loose, need to find a screw to tighten it.

nei5你gin3見m4唔gin3見dou3到ngo5我go2嗰hap6盒lo4螺si1絲deng1釘baai2擺喺hai2邊bin1呀？

Do you see where I put my box of screws?

Common phrases

sau1收lo4螺si1絲deng1釘

to tighten a screw

sung1鬆zo2咗lo4螺si1絲deng1釘

a screw has come loose

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 螺絲, which is often used interchangeably in casual speech to refer to the same object. However, 螺絲釘 emphasizes the pointed, nail-like tip of the screw, whereas 螺絲 can sometimes refer to the bolt or the general category of threaded fasteners.