zim1 bat1 lat1尖筆甩尖笔甩
Jyutpingzim1 bat1 lat1
Yalejīm bāt lāt
Definition
Extremely sharp; pointed.
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How it's used
This expression acts as an intensifier for the adjective 尖, specifically describing objects that have been sharpened to an extreme or dangerous degree. It carries a sense of exaggeration, emphasizing that the point is so fine it might break or cause injury. It is almost exclusively used for stationery like pencils or pens, rather than general sharp objects like knives.
Examples
The pencil is sharpened to a point, be careful not to poke your hand.
Your pen is super sharp, your handwriting looks extra neat.
Related words
Common phrases
sharpened to an extreme point
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe sharp objects like knives or scissors, as it is idiomatic to writing implements. It is also not a general-purpose intensifier for all adjectives, but is restricted to the state of being pointed.
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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.
