lou4 zok3勞作劳作
Jyutpinglou4 zok3
Yalelòuh jok
Definition
Handicrafts, especially those made by children at school.
colloquialschooldaily actions
How it's used
This term is almost exclusively associated with primary school art projects or simple craft activities. It carries a nostalgic tone for many adults, evoking memories of cutting paper and using glue sticks in a classroom setting. It is rarely used to describe professional artisan work or complex art pieces.
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gin2件gínExamples
I really loved making handicrafts at school when I was little.
What handicrafts do you need to bring to school today?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe professional handmade goods or high quality art, as it sounds childish and implies a school assignment. For general crafts or DIY projects, use 手工 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
