zip3 han4接痕
Jyutpingzip3 han4
Yalejip hàhn
Definition
Crease marks or fold lines.
colloquialclothingdaily actions
How it's used
Specifically refers to the physical lines or folds left on fabric or paper after being compressed for a long time. It is frequently used when discussing laundry or the condition of clothes that have been stored improperly in a drawer or suitcase.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The shirt was folded for too long, so it has crease marks all over.
Related words
Common phrases
obvious crease marks
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general wrinkles or rumples, which are usually described as 皺. 接痕 specifically implies a sharp, linear fold caused by intentional or prolonged creasing.
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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.
