muk6 ngaan4 sik1 bat1木顏色筆木颜色笔
Jyutpingmuk6 ngaan4 sik1 bat1
Yalemuhk ngàahn sīk bāt
Definition
Coloured pencil.
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How it's used
People often shorten this to just 木顏色 when the context of drawing is clear. While it is a common school supply, it is distinct from 蠟筆, which refers specifically to wax crayons that have a thicker, softer texture.
Measure word
zi1枝jīExamples
The colours in this box of coloured pencils are very pretty.
Related words
Common phrases
a box of coloured pencils
draw with coloured pencils
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鉛筆, which refers strictly to standard graphite pencils used for writing, even though both are made of wood.
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