but3 gwai6缽櫃钵柜
Jyutpingbut3 gwai6
Yalebut gwaih
Definition
Cabinet for storing earthenware pots or general kitchen utensils.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a cupboard or cabinet used for storing tableware like bowls, plates, and cups. It is a traditional term often associated with older kitchen layouts or furniture styles in Hong Kong households. While modern homes might use more generic terms like 櫃, using 缽櫃 adds a specific, slightly nostalgic touch to the description of kitchen storage.
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The cabinet is filled with bowls and plates.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general storage furniture, but it is strictly for kitchenware. Do not use it for a wardrobe or a bookshelf.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
