cong4 juk2牀褥
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Definition
A bed mattress.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the thick, cushioned pad placed on a bed frame for sleeping. While some might use the English loanword mattress, 牀褥 remains the standard term in both household and retail contexts. It is distinct from a thin sleeping mat or a simple sheet.
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This mattress is very soft and comfortable to sleep on.
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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.
