sin3 coi4線材线材
Jyutpingsin3 coi4
Yalesin chòih
Definition
Wire stock or wire rod used as raw material.
neutralwork
How it's used
Primarily used in manufacturing, construction, and electronics industries to refer to raw or semi-finished metal wire products. It is a technical term rather than a household word, so you will rarely hear it in casual conversation unless discussing industrial supplies or hardware components.
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pai1批pāiExamples
This factory specializes in producing copper wire stock.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
