mak6 seoi2 bat1墨水筆墨水笔

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名詞

Definition

Fountain pen; a writing instrument with an internal ink reservoir.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to a fountain pen that requires manual refilling or cartridges, distinguishing it from the ubiquitous ballpoint pen known as 原子筆. It carries a slightly more sophisticated or traditional connotation, often associated with calligraphy or formal signatures rather than quick note-taking. Enthusiasts often discuss the nib size and ink flow characteristics when comparing different models.

Measure word

zi1支jī

Examples

le1呢zi1支mak6墨seoi2水bat1筆se2寫zi6字hou2好seon6順waat6滑aa4呀。

This fountain pen writes very smoothly.

nei5你wan2搵dou3到zi1支mak6墨seoi2水bat1筆mei6未aa4呀？

Have you found the fountain pen yet?

Common phrases

mak6墨seoi2水bat1筆zim1尖

fountain pen nib

jap6入mak6墨seoi2水

to refill ink

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 原子筆, which is the standard ballpoint pen used for everyday writing. Using 墨水筆 to refer to a regular ballpoint pen will cause confusion as it implies a much more specific and often more expensive writing instrument.