dei6 bou3地布

Jyutpingdei6 bou3

Yaledeih bou

Definition

Floor cloth; a groundsheet or floor mat.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to a rag or cloth used for cleaning floors, distinct from a mop. While modern households often use mops, this term remains common for smaller rags used for spot cleaning or wiping up spills by hand.

Measure word

faai3塊fai

Examples

lo2攞faai3塊dei6地bou3布maat3抹gon1乾zeng6淨go3個dei6地haa6下laa1啦。

Grab the floor cloth and wipe the floor clean.

nei5你gin3見m4唔gin3見dou3到ngo5我faai3塊dei6地bou3布fong3放喺hai2邊bin1呀？

Do you see where I put my floor cloth?

Common phrases

maat3抹dei6地bou3布

floor wiping cloth

Common mistake

Avoid using 抹布 for floors, as it typically refers to a smaller cloth for surfaces or dishes. Using 地布 ensures clarity that the cloth is intended for the floor.