gaa1 geoi6傢具
Jyutpinggaa1 geoi6
Yalegā geuih
Definition
Furniture such as beds, wardrobes, tables, and desks.
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How it's used
While 傢具 is understood in Hong Kong, 傢俬 is the overwhelmingly preferred term in daily speech. Using 傢俬 sounds much more natural and local, whereas 傢具 can feel slightly more formal or influenced by written Chinese. Both terms refer to standard household items like tables, chairs, and cabinets.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 傢具 because it matches the written Chinese term, but you will sound like a textbook rather than a local if you avoid 傢俬 in conversation.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
