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Jyutpingpai1 dong6
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Definition
To plaster or coat a wall, or figuratively to put on thick makeup.
- to plaster or coat a wall with cement or lime
- figurativeto put on a very thick layer of makeup or foundation
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How it's used
Primarily used in construction to describe the process of applying a layer of mortar or plaster to walls. Beyond its literal meaning, it is frequently used as a humorous or sarcastic metaphor for wearing excessive amounts of makeup, specifically foundation, implying that the person has covered their face with a thick, artificial layer.
Examples
The worker will plaster our room today.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general painting. While it involves applying a substance to a surface, it specifically refers to the structural or preparatory layer of mortar or cement, not the final coat of paint.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
