zaam1簪
Jyutpingzaam1
Yalejāam
Definition
To connect electrical wires using a screw terminal.
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How it's used
This term is specific to electrical work involving screw terminals or connector blocks. It functions as a verb describing the act of securing wires into these hardware components. It is highly technical jargon used by electricians and handymen in Hong Kong.
Examples
Please help me connect those two wires with the screw terminal.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the noun 簪, which refers to a traditional hair ornament. In an electrical context, the noun form is often referred to as 簪玉 or 接線柱.
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