gaa1 geoi6家具
Jyutpinggaa1 geoi6
Yalegā geuih
Definition
Furniture; household utensils and equipment.
neutralhome
How it's used
Refers specifically to movable items like tables, chairs, and cabinets that furnish a living space. It is a collective noun that sounds slightly more formal than just describing specific items, though it is perfectly standard in everyday speech.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
to purchase or add new furniture
a set of furniture
Common mistake
Do not use it to refer to household appliances like a fridge or washing machine, which are better described as 電器.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
