gaai1 zyun1階磚阶砖
Jyutpinggaai1 zyun1
Yalegāai jyūn
Definition
Floor or wall tile; diamonds in playing cards.
- tile; thin slab of stone, ceramic, or glass used for floors or walls
- the diamonds suit in playing cards
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How it's used
Refers specifically to hard, flat tiles used for flooring or walls, often made of ceramic or stone. While also used to name the diamond suit in playing cards, it is distinct from the more general term 磚頭 which usually refers to a brick used for construction or as a heavy object.
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faai3塊faiExamples
The kitchen is tiled with white tiles, it looks very clean.
Do you prefer installing tiles or wooden flooring?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 磚頭, which is a brick. Using 階磚 to describe a construction brick will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
