ngaan4 sik1 bat1顏色筆颜色笔
Jyutpingngaan4 sik1 bat1
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Definition
Coloured pencil; colored pencil.
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How it's used
Coloured pencils are specifically referred to by this compound, distinguishing them from standard graphite pencils which are simply called 鉛筆. While the term is straightforward, it is almost exclusively used in the context of schoolwork or children's art activities. You will rarely hear adults using this term unless they are specifically discussing stationery or art supplies.
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zi1枝jīExamples
Children really love using coloured pencils to draw.
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Common phrases
a box of coloured pencils
to colour with coloured pencils
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 顏色筆 to refer to felt-tip pens or markers, but those are specifically called 顏色筆芯筆 or simply 畫筆. Using 顏色筆 for a marker can cause confusion as it implies a wax or lead-based core rather than ink.
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Grammar guides
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