bing1 gwai6冰櫃冰柜
Jyutpingbing1 gwai6
Yalebīng gwaih
Definition
Freezer or commercial refrigerator, usually relatively large in size.
colloquialhomefood
How it's used
Distinguish this from the standard household refrigerator, which is almost universally called a 雪櫃. While 冰櫃 specifically refers to larger, often chest-style or commercial-grade units, it is frequently used interchangeably with freezer compartments in a casual setting. It implies a focus on keeping things frozen rather than just chilled.
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go3個goExamples
The convenience store's freezer is broken, and all the popsicles have melted.
Can you help me put the frozen meat back into the freezer?
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Common mistake
Do not use this word for a standard home fridge, as it sounds like you are referring to a large industrial unit or a chest freezer. Use 雪櫃 for a regular kitchen refrigerator.
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