bo1 lei1 mok6 coeng4玻璃幕牆玻璃幕墙
Jyutpingbo1 lei1 mok6 coeng4
Yalebō lēi mohk chèuhng
Definition
Glass curtain wall.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the non load bearing exterior glass panels found on modern skyscrapers and commercial buildings. It is a technical term that has entered common parlance due to the prevalence of such architecture in the city landscape. While it describes the structure, it is often used in discussions regarding urban heat island effects or building maintenance.
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faai3塊faiExamples
The glass wall of this building is very reflective.
Related words
Common phrases
glass curtain wall design
cleaning glass curtain walls
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
