pan3 cat1噴漆喷漆
Jyutpingpan3 cat1
Yalepan chāt
Definition
Spray paint, or a spray can of paint.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the pressurized aerosol can used for coating surfaces. It is frequently used in the context of DIY home repairs or street art, often carrying a slightly rebellious connotation when associated with unauthorized graffiti.
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zi1支jīExamples
You are not allowed to use spray paint for graffiti here.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 油漆, which generally refers to liquid paint applied with a brush or roller. Using 噴漆 to describe painting a wall with a brush will sound confusing to native speakers.
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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.
