zyun1 lung1鑽窿钻窿
Jyutpingzyun1 lung1
Yalejyūn lūng
Definition
To drill a hole using a power drill or a boring tool.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This term is a direct verb phrase describing the physical act of creating an aperture. It is commonly used in DIY, construction, or craft contexts. While it literally combines the verb for drilling and the noun for hole, it functions as a single verbal unit in casual speech.
Examples
I want to drill a hole in this wooden board.
Related words
Common phrases
to drill a hole using an electric drill
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 捐窿捐罅, which is an idiom meaning to search everywhere or to squeeze through tight spaces. The latter uses a different character for the first syllable despite the similar sound.
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Grammar guides
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