sai2 gaap3 seoi2洗甲水
Jyutpingsai2 gaap3 seoi2
Yalesái gaap séui
Definition
Nail polish remover; a solvent used to remove nail polish.
colloquialshoppingdaily actions
How it's used
This term is specifically used for the chemical solvent intended for removing nail lacquer. It is almost always paired with the measure word 支 because it is sold in bottles. People often distinguish between those with acetone and those without by adding 冇丙酮 or 有丙酮 to the description.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
This nail polish remover is very strong; it cleans everything off with one wipe.
Related words
Common phrases
to wipe with nail polish remover
to remove nail polish
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 洗手液 which is liquid hand soap, as the chemical composition of nail polish remover is harsh and not meant for skin contact.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
