soeng1 tau4 bat1箱頭筆箱头笔
Jyutpingsoeng1 tau4 bat1
Yalesēung tàuh bāt
Definition
Permanent marker.
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How it's used
The term specifically refers to markers with solvent based ink that are difficult to erase. People often use it as a generic term for any thick tipped marker, even if it is not strictly permanent. It is distinct from whiteboard markers, which are usually referred to as 白板筆.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
Find a permanent marker and write the name on it.
Related words
Common phrases
broad tip permanent marker
permanent marker stain
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a highlighter, which is called 螢光筆. Using a 箱頭筆 on a whiteboard is a common mistake that makes the writing nearly impossible to remove without specialized solvents.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
