cyu4 coeng1櫥窗橱窗
Jyutpingcyu4 coeng1
Yalechyùh chēung
Definition
Shop window; a retail storefront window used to display merchandise.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the glass display area facing the street, rather than the entire storefront or shop entrance. It is often used in the context of window shopping, which is colloquially described as 睇櫥窗. When discussing the act of arranging items inside, people often use the verb 佈置.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
He stood in front of the shop window for a long time.
The displays in this shop window are very pretty.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 窗戶, which refers to a standard window in a house or building. 櫥窗 is strictly for commercial display purposes.
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Grammar guides
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- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
