bei6 pou1被鋪被铺
Jyutpingbei6 pou1
Yalebeih pōu
Definition
Bedding, including quilts, blankets, and sheets.
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How it's used
This term functions as a collective noun for bedding, specifically covering both the quilt and the mattress or sheet set. It is the standard way to refer to the entire setup of a bed when discussing laundry, storage, or preparing for guests. Unlike the more formal bedding, it carries a warm, domestic connotation associated with home comfort.
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tou3套touExamples
The weather is turning cold, it is time to change the bedding.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use individual terms like 被 or 牀單 separately when they actually mean the whole set. Using 被鋪 ensures you are referring to the complete bedding ensemble rather than just a single item.
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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.
