dung6 jyu5棟宇栋宇

Jyutpingdung6 jyu5

Yaleduhng yúh

Definition

A house, building, or mansion.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the physical structure of a building rather than the concept of a home or household. While it can be used for residential blocks, it carries a slightly more formal or descriptive tone than the common word 樓. It is often used when emphasizing the scale or the distinct presence of a structure in a neighborhood.

Measure word

dung6棟dungh

Examples

le1呢dung6棟jyu5宇hou2好gau6舊，teng1聽gong2講zau6就faai3快caak3拆。

This building is very old, I heard it will be demolished soon.

nei5你zyu6住bin1邊dung6棟jyu5宇aa4呀？

Which building do you live in?

Common phrases

jat1一dung6棟jyu5宇

a building

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 樓, which is the default, everyday word for any multi-story building or floor. Using 棟宇 in casual conversation can sound overly literary or slightly archaic, as most locals simply use 樓 or 大廈.