coeng1 zi1窗枝
Jyutpingcoeng1 zi1
Yalechēung jī
Definition
The security bars covering a window.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the metal grilles or bars installed on windows for safety and burglary prevention. While modern high-rise apartments sometimes use different security systems, these bars remain a ubiquitous feature in older residential buildings across Hong Kong. They are often subject to strict building regulations regarding fire safety and emergency escape access.
Measure word
dou6度douhExamples
The security bars here are all rusty, it's very dangerous.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 窗框, which refers to the window frame itself. Using 窗枝 to describe the frame will cause confusion as it specifically denotes the protective metal bars.
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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.
