baau1 soeng1包廂包厢
Jyutpingbaau1 soeng1
Yalebāau sēung
Definition
A private box in a stadium or theatre, or a chartered train carriage.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a reserved, partitioned area for a private group, often implying a degree of luxury or exclusivity. While it can apply to transport, it is most frequently encountered in the context of entertainment venues like stadiums or concert halls. It carries a sense of privacy that distinguishes it from general seating areas.
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go3個goExamples
They booked a private box to watch the game.
Are there a lot of people sitting inside this private box?
Related words
Common phrases
to reserve a private box
luxury private box
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 包房, which is almost exclusively used for private dining rooms in restaurants or karaoke venues. Using 包廂 for a restaurant room sounds unnatural and overly formal.
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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.
