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Definition
Plastering or rendering in construction and renovation.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the layer of mortar or cement applied to walls or ceilings to smooth them out before painting or tiling. It is a technical term frequently used in the context of home renovations or construction work. While it describes a physical process, it is also commonly used to discuss the quality of a flat's finish.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general wall painting or decoration, but it specifically refers to the structural layer underneath the paint. It is not used to describe the act of painting itself.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
