waa2畫画
Jyutpingwaa2
Yalewá
Definition
Picture, painting, or image.
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How it's used
Distinguish between the noun and the verb by context, as the character is identical for both. When used as a noun, it often refers to artistic works like paintings or drawings, whereas the verb form is frequently reduplicated as 畫畫 to describe the act of drawing or painting in general.
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fuk1幅fūkExamples
This painting hanging on the wall is very beautiful.
Do you like to draw or paint?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the measure word for paintings with that for flat objects. While 張 is acceptable for smaller or simpler drawings, 幅 is the more standard and elegant choice for paintings or framed artwork.
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Grammar guides
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