tong4 ci4搪瓷
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Definition
Enamel; a protective or decorative glass coating fused onto a metal surface.
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How it's used
Often associated with older generations or traditional local diners, this material is valued for its durability and retro aesthetic. While modern kitchenware is dominated by stainless steel or plastic, enamel remains a staple for specific items like mugs and basins in older households.
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This enamel cup feels very nostalgic.
Do you still use enamel bowls at home?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 陶瓷, which refers to ceramic or porcelain. While both are heat-resistant, 搪瓷 specifically describes a metal base coated with a glass-like substance, whereas 陶瓷 is made entirely of clay.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
