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Definition
A carpenter's plane, or a similar shaving tool.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the manual tool used for smoothing wood surfaces. While it can also describe kitchen tools for shaving items like ice or vegetables, the context of carpentry is the most standard association for the word.
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The carpenter took out the plane to smooth the wood.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 刨, which refers to the action of scraping or peeling, even though they share a similar sound and related semantic field.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
