saa1 zi2沙紙沙纸

Jyutpingsaa1 zi2

Yalesā jí

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Sandpaper; paper coated with abrasive particles used for polishing and smoothing surfaces.

colloquialhomeother

How it's used

Refers specifically to abrasive paper used for smoothing surfaces in DIY or construction contexts. While the character 砂 is technically the correct form for sand, it is extremely common to see 沙 used interchangeably in informal writing and hardware store signage. It is a practical, utilitarian term that rarely appears in abstract or metaphorical contexts.

Measure word

zoeng1張jēung

Examples

nei5你lo2攞zoeng1張saa1沙zi2紙mo4磨ping4平go3個muk6木gwai6櫃min2面mei6未aa3呀？

Have you used the sandpaper to smooth out the wooden cabinet surface yet?

ni1呢dou6度hou2好cou1粗cou3糙，jiu3要jung6用saa1沙zi2紙mo4磨jat1一mo4磨sin1先dak1得。

It is very rough here, it needs to be polished with sandpaper first.

Common phrases

mo4磨saa1沙zi2紙

to sand with sandpaper

cou1粗saa1沙zi2紙

coarse sandpaper

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 沙紙 as a slang term for a university degree, which comes from the historical practice of printing diplomas on high quality paper. In a professional or academic context, listen for the tone to determine if the speaker is talking about construction materials or credentials.