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Definition
Carpentry or woodwork; the craft of making items from wood.
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How it's used
Refers both to the trade of carpentry and the actual finished woodwork itself. It is common to hear people use it to describe the quality of furniture construction, focusing on the craftsmanship rather than just the material. While it covers professional construction, it is also used for hobbyist woodworking projects.
Examples
He learned carpentry from a master when he was young.
The woodwork on this table is done very finely.
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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.
