tou4 goi2 jik6塗改液涂改液
Jyutpingtou4 goi2 jik6
Yaletòuh gói yihk
Definition
Correction fluid; a white, opaque liquid used to cover up writing mistakes so they can be rewritten.
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How it's used
Correction fluid is increasingly rare in modern Hong Kong offices and schools, as most people have switched to correction tape or digital editing. When people do use the liquid version, they often refer to it simply as 塗改液, though older generations might occasionally use the brand name Tipp-Ex as a generic term.
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Common phrases
a bottle of correction fluid
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 塗改帶, which is the tape version. While both serve the same purpose, they are physically distinct, and using the wrong term might cause confusion if you are asking someone to borrow one.
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