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Definition
Cardboard; a thick, stiff paper product.
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How it's used
While 硬紙板 is the standard term for cardboard, people often just say 紙皮 in casual conversation. Using 紙皮 sounds much more natural when referring to discarded boxes or materials used for packing or crafts. Reserve 硬紙板 for more formal or descriptive contexts where you want to emphasize the material's rigidity.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 硬紙板 with 紙皮, but using the former in a casual setting can sound slightly stiff or overly technical. If you are asking someone for a piece of cardboard to move house, always use 紙皮.
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