bou3 cou2布草
Jyutpingbou3 cou2
Yalebou chóu
Definition
Linens and fabrics provided in hotels or restaurants, such as tablecloths, napkins, bedding, and towels.
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How it's used
Originating from the English term linen, this word is strictly professional jargon used within the hospitality and catering industries. Staff in hotels or restaurants use it to refer collectively to all textile items that require regular laundering. You will rarely hear it used in a domestic or casual home setting.
Measure word
pai1批pāiExamples
The hotel linens need to be changed every day.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe clothing or general fabric bought at a store. It is specific to the inventory of linens managed by a business, such as towels and sheets in a hotel.
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