dang3凳
Jyutpingdang3
Yaledang
Definition
A stool, bench, or chair.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a seat without arms in most contexts, though it can be used broadly for any chair. When a chair has armrests, it is more precisely called 扶手椅. It is the standard term for seating furniture in casual speech, whereas 椅子 is rarely used outside of formal or written contexts.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
This chair is very hard, it makes my back ache from sitting.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 櫈, which is a common variant character for the same word. Both are widely accepted in Hong Kong, but 凳 is more frequently seen in print.
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