bik1 gwai6壁櫃壁柜
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Yalebīk gwaih
Definition
Wall-mounted wardrobe or cabinet.
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How it's used
Often used to describe built-in storage solutions that are flush with the wall. While technically a specific type of furniture, it is frequently used interchangeably with 櫃 when the context of it being wall-mounted is already understood. It is a common term in interior design and home renovation discussions.
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This wall cabinet is installed very securely.
What did you put inside your wall cabinet?
Related words
Common phrases
custom-made wall cabinet
remove the wall cabinet
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 櫥櫃, which usually refers to kitchen cabinets or freestanding cupboards. Remember that 壁櫃 specifically implies a structural attachment to the wall surface.
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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.
