gaau1 toi2 bou3膠枱布
Jyutpinggaau1 toi2 bou3
Yalegāau tói bou
Definition
Plastic tablecloth.
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How it's used
Commonly found in local cha chaan tengs or older households, this item is valued for its ease of cleaning compared to fabric alternatives. It is often associated with a casual, no-frills dining environment where spills are expected and quickly wiped away.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
The plastic tablecloth is very dirty, let's change to a new one.
Related words
Common phrases
to lay out a plastic tablecloth
to wipe the plastic tablecloth
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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.
