coek3 kau4 toi2桌球檯桌球台
Jyutpingcoek3 kau4 toi2
Yalecheuk kàuh tói
Definition
A billiard, snooker, or pool table.
colloquialsportsplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the professional-sized table used for snooker or pool games. While the term is standard, locals often just say 檯 when the context of playing pool is already established in conversation.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
He rented a snooker table at the pool hall to play.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general word 檯, which refers to any table. Using just 檯 in a sports context might cause confusion if you are not already inside a pool hall.
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