bui1 zin3杯墊杯垫
Jyutpingbui1 zin3
Yalebūi jin
Definition
Beverage coaster; a small mat placed under a cup to protect the table surface.
colloquialhomedrink
How it's used
Commonly found in cafes and households to protect wooden surfaces from water rings or heat damage. While it is a functional item, it is also frequently treated as a decorative object or a souvenir, often featuring designs related to local culture or brands.
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go3個goExamples
Remember to take out a coaster.
Where did you buy this coaster?
Related words
Common phrases
use a coaster
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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.
