coeng1 lim2窗簾窗帘
Jyutpingcoeng1 lim2
Yalechēung lím
Definition
Curtain or window blind used to block light, dust, and heat, and to provide privacy.
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How it's used
People often use the verb 拉 to describe operating curtains, whether they are sliding, rolling, or folding types. While 塊 is the most common measure word for a single piece of fabric, 堂 is specifically used for a full set of curtains covering a window or a room.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
This curtain is very poor at blocking light.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
