caan1 toi4餐檯餐台
Jyutpingcaan1 toi4
Yalechāan tòih
Definition
Dining table
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a table used for eating, distinguishing it from a desk or a coffee table. It is common to use the classifier 張 when talking about furniture with a flat surface. In many modern Hong Kong apartments, the dining area is quite compact, so this term often carries a sense of a central gathering point for family meals.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
Please help me put the bowls and plates on the dining table.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 枱 as a generic term for all tables if you want to be specific, as it can sometimes be confused with a desk or work surface. Always use the classifier 張 when counting them.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
