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Jyutpingfo2 fong4
Yalefó fòhng
Definition
Kitchen in a school, factory, military barracks, or other collective establishment.
colloquialfoodplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to a communal kitchen or canteen serving a large group of people, such as workers or students. It carries a slightly old-fashioned or industrial tone compared to the modern term 飯堂. You will rarely hear this used for a domestic home kitchen.
Measure word
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a kitchen in a private home, as it sounds like you are referring to an institutional mess hall.
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