cong4 haa6 dai2床下底
Jyutpingcong4 haa6 dai2
Yalechòhng hah dái
Definition
Underneath the bed; the space under a bed.
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How it's used
The suffix 底 is frequently added to nouns describing furniture or objects to specify the space directly beneath them. It is more precise than simply saying 下面, as it implies the enclosed or hidden area specifically under the structure. You will often hear this used when looking for lost items or describing where things are stored out of sight.
Examples
He stuffed all his old books under the bed.
Related words
Common phrases
hidden under the bed
look under the bed
Common mistake
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 下面 alone, which can be too vague, or try to use a preposition like 喺 before the entire phrase, but it is perfectly natural to say 喺床下底 to indicate location.
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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.
