paan1 sau2扳手
Jyutpingpaan1 sau2
Yalepāan sáu
Definition
Wrench or spanner; a tool used for tightening or loosening hexagonal screw caps.
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How it's used
While 扳手 is understood, most Hong Kongers use the loanword 士巴拿 in daily life. You will hear 士巴拿 in hardware stores and on construction sites far more frequently than the formal term. Using the formal term might sound slightly technical or like you are reading from a manual.
Measure word
baa2把báExamples
The screw cap is very tight, use a wrench to loosen it.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 扳機, which refers to the trigger of a firearm. Using the wrong term in a workshop could lead to confusion.
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