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Definition
A gauze or screen covering, or a gas mantle.
- gauze or screen covering; food cover
- technicalgas mantle
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the mesh or net covers used to protect food from flies and insects. It is most commonly associated with traditional dome shaped food covers found in older households or outdoor dining settings. While modern plastic or metal versions exist, the term remains tied to the function of keeping food hygienic.
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The gauze cover has a hole, need to replace it with a new one.
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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.
