zyun1磚砖
Jyutpingzyun1
Yalejyūn
Definition
Brick; a rectangular building material made of clay.
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How it's used
While 磚 refers to the material itself, it is very common to use 磚頭 when referring to the individual object. The term is also frequently used metaphorically in Hong Kong to refer to property or real estate, reflecting the cultural obsession with owning land and housing.
Measure word
gau6嚿gauhExamples
He picked up a brick and wanted to throw it at someone.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse 磚 with 瓦, which refers to roof tiles. While both are made of clay and fired, they serve very different structural purposes.
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