fu4 sau2扶手

Jyutpingfu4 sau2

Yalefùh sáu

名詞Common

Definition

Armrest or handrail.

armrest on a chair or sofa
handrail, banister, or grab handle on stairs or public transport

colloquialhometransport

How it's used

Distinguish between the armrest of furniture and the handrail found on public transport or staircases, as both are referred to as 扶手. When referring to the handrail on a staircase or escalator, it is often paired with the verb 揸 or 扶 to indicate physical contact for stability. In the context of furniture, it is usually treated as a static part of the structure.

Measure word

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Examples

le1呢zoeng1張so1梳faa2化go3個fu4扶sau2手hou2好syu1舒fuk6服。

The armrest on this sofa is very comfortable.

daap6搭dei6地tit3鐵gei3記dak1得jiu3要zaa1揸sat6實fu4扶sau2手aa4呀。

Remember to hold onto the handrail when taking the MTR.

Common phrases

so1梳faa2化fu4扶sau2手

sofa armrest

zaa1揸sat6實fu4扶sau2手

hold the handrail tightly

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 扶手電梯, which specifically refers to an escalator. Using 扶手 alone to describe an escalator might cause confusion, so always include the full term if that is what you mean.