tit3 sin2鐵線铁线
Jyutpingtit3 sin2
Yaletit sín
Definition
Iron wire; thin metal wire made of iron.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to thin, pliable metal wire, often used for bundling items or maintaining the shape of objects like face masks. It is distinct from thicker metal rods or bars, which would be referred to as 鐵枝. The term is straightforward and commonly used in both household and industrial contexts.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
There is an iron wire on the mask.
Related words
Common phrases
to tie with iron wire
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