mak6 jin6墨硯墨砚
Jyutpingmak6 jin6
Yalemahk yihn
Definition
Inkstone; a stone-carved stationery item used for grinding ink in Chinese calligraphy.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional stone tool used for grinding ink sticks in calligraphy. While it remains a standard term for the object, it is rarely encountered in daily life outside of art classes or traditional cultural settings.
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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.
