coeng1囪囱

Jyutpingcoeng1

Yalechēung

Common

Definition

An alternative form of the character for window.

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How it's used

While 囪 is historically linked to the concept of a chimney or smoke vent, it is occasionally used as a variant for 窗 in specific dialects or informal writing. Most native speakers will recognize it in context, but 窗 remains the standard and universally understood character for window. Using 窗 is always safer to avoid confusion with the more common meaning of chimney or vent.

Measure word

zek3隻jek

Examples

nei5你bong1幫ngo5我saan1閂maai4埋go2嗰go3個coeng1囪hou2好m4唔hou2好？

Could you help me close that window?

le1呢gaan3間fong2房dak1得jat1一go3個coeng1囪，hou2好guk6焗aa4呀。

This room only has one window, it's very stuffy.

Common phrases

hoi1開coeng1囪

open the window

saan1閂coeng1囪

close the window

Common mistake

Learners should avoid using 囪 in formal writing or professional settings, as it is not the standard character for window. It is also easily confused with 煙囪, which specifically refers to a chimney.