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Definition
Ink; writing fluid.
- ink used for Chinese calligraphy or pens
- figurativeeducation; learning; knowledge
neutralschooldaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to liquid ink used for writing, typically in fountain pens or calligraphy. While it can metaphorically represent knowledge or education, this usage is slightly literary and less common in casual speech compared to direct references to the liquid itself.
Measure word
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The fountain pen has run out of ink.
Why is there an ink stain on your shirt?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 墨汁, which is specifically the thick, black liquid used for traditional Chinese brush calligraphy. 墨水 is generally associated with Western-style pens or colored inks.
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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.
