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Definition
Bobbin; a cylinder or spindle on which yarn or thread is wound.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the small spool or reel that holds the lower thread in a sewing machine. It is a technical term primarily used by people who sew or work with textiles. Outside of this specific craft context, it is rarely encountered in daily speech.
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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.
