soeng1 min6 gaau1雙面膠双面膠
Jyutpingsoeng1 min6 gaau1
Yalesēung mihn gāau
Definition
Double-sided adhesive tape.
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How it's used
People often distinguish between thin double-sided tape and thick foam tape by adding the word 泡棉 before it. It is a household staple frequently used for mounting decorations or light objects on walls without leaving permanent marks.
Measure word
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Common phrases
Common mistake
Avoid using the Mandarin term 雙面膠帶, as the extra character 帶 is usually dropped in casual Cantonese speech.
Grammar color guide
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Connector
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.
