baai3 zin2拜墊拜垫
Jyutpingbaai3 zin2
Yalebai jín
Definition
A zabuton, a mat for kneeling
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How it's used
Primarily associated with religious settings such as temples or ancestral halls where kneeling is required for prayer or paying respects. It is distinct from a general cushion or rug because of its specific function in ritualistic kneeling. You will often see them placed in rows in front of altars.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
nei5 lo2 go3 baai3 zin2 ceot1 lai4 gwai6 laa1
你攞個拜墊出嚟跪啦。
Take out the kneeling mat and kneel.
ni1 go3 baai3 zin2 hou2 gau6 laa3 wun6 gwo3 go3 san1 ge3
呢個拜墊好舊喇，換過個新嘅。
This kneeling mat is very old, let's change to a new one.
Related words
Common phrases
gwai6 baai3 zin3
跪拜墊
kneeling mat
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a standard floor cushion or sofa cushion, which are usually called 坐墊. Using 拜墊 for casual floor seating sounds strange and out of place.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
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