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Definition
A bubble or blister.
- a bubble, such as under a screen protector
- a blister on the skin caused by injury
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How it's used
While 泡 refers to bubbles in liquids or soaps, the specific term 𦢊 is preferred when referring to bubbles trapped under a film or sticker, such as a screen protector. Using 泡 for physical blisters on the skin is also less common than using 𦢊 or 水泡. In casual speech, 泡 is often used to describe the foam or lather created by detergents.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 泡 with 𦢊. Remember that 泡 is generally for bubbles in liquid or foam, whereas 𦢊 is specifically for air pockets trapped under a flat surface.
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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.
