dang3 zai2凳仔
Jyutpingdang3 zai2
Yaledang jái
Definition
A small stool or small chair, usually without a backrest.
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How it's used
The suffix 仔 adds a sense of smallness or cuteness, making the object feel more informal and domestic. It is frequently used for low, backless stools found in traditional wet markets or older households. While it can technically refer to any small chair, it is most commonly associated with portable, lightweight seating.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
Grab a stool and sit down to talk slowly.
Who bought that stool in the kitchen?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 櫈, which is the standard character for chair. While 凳 is widely accepted in casual writing, 櫈 is technically more accurate for furniture, though both are interchangeable in daily life.
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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.
