gaa1 si1 pou3傢俬舖傢俬铺
Jyutpinggaa1 si1 pou3
Yalegā sī pou
Definition
Furniture store
colloquialshoppinghome
How it's used
This term is the standard way to refer to a furniture store in daily life. While the formal term 家居用品店 exists, it is rarely used in casual conversation. The word 傢俬 itself is a loanword from English furniture, reflecting the historical influence on Hong Kong vocabulary.
Measure word
gaan1間gānRelated words
Common phrases
large furniture store
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 傢俬 as a mass noun for all household items, but it specifically refers to furniture like chairs, tables, and beds. It does not include smaller household appliances or decor.
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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.
