zau3 zi2皺紙皱纸
Jyutpingzau3 zi2
Yalejau jí
Definition
Crepe paper
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of arts and crafts, especially when making decorations for parties or school projects. It is distinct from regular tissue paper due to its crinkled texture, which allows for stretching and shaping. People often associate it with festive settings like birthdays or school carnivals.
Measure word
gyun2卷gyúnExamples
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
