mut3 jau4抹油
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Yalemut yàuh
Definition
To service a mechanical watch by dismantling, cleaning, oiling, and reassembling it.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Specifically refers to the professional maintenance of mechanical watch movements rather than general cleaning. It involves a complete disassembly, cleaning of components in solvent, and re-lubrication. Using this term implies a level of technical knowledge about horology.
Examples
The watch is running slow, does it need to be serviced?
This vintage watch hasn't been serviced in a long time, the oil inside has dried up.
Related words
Common phrases
regular servicing
servicing and maintenance
Common mistake
Do not use this term for cleaning the exterior case or bracelet of a watch, as it exclusively describes the internal movement maintenance.
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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.
