zi2 gaap3 jau4指甲油
Jyutpingzi2 gaap3 jau4
Yalejí gaap yàuh
Definition
Nail polish, nail enamel, or nail varnish.
colloquialbodyshopping
How it's used
Native speakers almost exclusively use the verb 搽 when talking about applying nail polish. While 塗 is understood, it sounds much more formal or literary and is rarely heard in casual conversation. The word is strictly for the cosmetic product, so do not use it to describe paint or other coatings.
Measure word
zeon1樽jēunExamples
Where did you buy this nail polish?
I put on nail polish today, it looks so pretty.
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Grammar guides
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