saam1 gap3 baan2三合板
Jyutpingsaam1 gap3 baan2
Yalesāam gap báan
Definition
Plywood; a structural material made of thin layers of wood glued together.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the common three-layered wood product used in construction and furniture making. While it is a standard term, people often use the broader term 木板 when the exact composition is not the focus of the conversation. It is frequently encountered in hardware stores or renovation contexts.
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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.
