coeng1 saa1窗紗窗纱
Jyutpingcoeng1 saa1
Yalechēung sā
Definition
Window screening, mesh, or net curtains used to keep out insects.
colloquialhome
How it's used
Refers specifically to the thin, translucent fabric hung behind heavier curtains to provide privacy while still allowing light to enter. It is distinct from standard curtains, which are usually referred to as 窗簾. People often use this term when discussing household chores like cleaning or redecorating.
Measure word
fuk1幅fūkExamples
The net curtains here are very old, let's replace them.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 窗簾, which is the general term for curtains or blinds. 窗紗 is specifically the sheer, mesh-like layer.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
