zok6鑿凿
Jyutpingzok6
Yalejohk
Definition
Chisel; a tool used for cutting or carving hard materials.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the heavy duty tool used for carving or breaking through hard materials. It functions as both a noun for the object and a verb for the action of chiseling or gouging. When used as a verb, it often implies a forceful or repetitive motion to penetrate a solid surface.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Take the chisel and pry open this wooden board.
This chisel is dull, do you have a whetstone?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse the noun 鑿 with the verb 鑿, as the context usually clarifies whether you are holding the tool or performing the action. It is not used for delicate carving work where other specialized tools like 雕刻刀 would be more appropriate.
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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.
