sek6 bat1石筆石笔
Jyutpingsek6 bat1
Yalesehk bāt
Definition
Slate pencil or chalk pencil.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional writing tool used on slate boards in old-fashioned classrooms. It is rarely used in modern contexts unless discussing history or antique school supplies. The term is largely nostalgic and carries a strong association with early 20th-century education in Hong Kong.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with modern chalk or graphite pencils, as it specifically refers to the hard, stone-like stylus used on a slate board.
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