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Jyutpingci4 zyun1
Yalechìh jyūn
Definition
Ceramic tiles, typically glazed and used for walls and floors.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to glazed tiles used for interior finishing like walls and floors. While it is the standard term for ceramic tiles, people often just say 磚 when the context of home renovation is already clear.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
The kitchen tiles are very slippery, be careful not to fall.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 瓦片, which refers to traditional roof tiles or broken pottery shards rather than modern flooring materials.
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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.
