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Definition
Honeycomb; a rough, porous pocket of air bubbles in concrete.
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How it's used
This term is specific to construction and engineering, referring to the porous, honeycombed appearance of concrete caused by improper vibration or aggregate segregation. It is a serious structural defect that indicates the concrete is not dense enough to protect the internal steel reinforcement from corrosion. You will mostly hear this used by site workers or engineers discussing structural integrity.
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This wall has many honeycomb voids, it is very dangerous.
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Common phrases
repair honeycomb voids
honeycomb voids appear
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with actual beehives, which are also called 黃蜂竇 in everyday language. Context is key, as the construction meaning is metaphorical based on the visual similarity to a wasp nest.
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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.
