din6 jit6 seoi2 lou4電熱水爐电热水炉
Jyutpingdin6 jit6 seoi2 lou4
Yaledihn yiht séui lòuh
Definition
An electric water heater.
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How it's used
Most Hong Kong homes use these for showers, often referred to simply as 熱水爐. Because they can take time to heat up, it is common to ask someone to turn it on in advance. If you are living in an older building, you might encounter a gas version instead, which is called 煤氣熱水爐.
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The electric water heater at home is broken, need to find someone to fix it.
Have you turned on the electric water heater yet? I want to take a shower.
Related words
Common phrases
turn on the electric water heater
install an electric water heater
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a kettle, which is called 電熱水煲. Using the wrong term might lead to confusion about whether you are heating water for a shower or for drinking.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- 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.
