ngau1 waak6勾畫勾画
Jyutpingngau1 waak6
Yalengāu waahk
Definition
To sketch or draw an outline; to delineate or map out.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or professional contexts, this term often describes the act of outlining plans, blueprints, or abstract concepts rather than literal drawing. It implies capturing the essence or structure of something without filling in the fine details. It is frequently found in reports, proposals, or strategic discussions.
Examples
The designer sketched out a draft.
Can you sketch out the general idea for me to see?
Related words
Common phrases
to outline a blueprint
to sketch the outline
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple artistic sketching, as it carries a more structural or conceptual weight. For casual drawing or doodling, use 畫 or 畫畫 instead.
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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.
