coeng1 hau2 wai2窗口位
Jyutpingcoeng1 hau2 wai2
Yalechēung háu wái
Definition
Window seat, such as on a train, bus, airplane, or in a restaurant.
colloquialtransportplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to a seat located directly next to a window, often used when requesting a preference during booking or boarding. It is a compound noun where 位 functions as the head, making it a common way to specify seating arrangements in public transport or dining settings.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
I love sitting in the window seat when I take the bus.
Related words
Common phrases
to choose a window seat
to reserve a window seat
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 窗邊, which simply means the area by the window; 窗口位 specifically denotes a designated seat.
Grammar color guide
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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.
