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Definition
Washbasin; a basin used for washing one's face.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the basin used for washing one's face, often found in bathrooms. While it functions similarly to a sink, the term focuses on the physical container rather than the entire plumbing fixture. It is common to hear it used when discussing household repairs or shopping for bathroom accessories.
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Could you please buy a new washbasin and bring it back for me?
The washbasin is clogged, the water won't drain away.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 洗手盆, which specifically refers to a hand-washing sink. While they are often the same object in a modern home, using the wrong term can sound slightly unnatural depending on the context of the room.
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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.
