gam1 pou3金舖金铺
Jyutpinggam1 pou3
Yalegām pou
Definition
Jewellery shop
colloquialshoppingmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to shops that deal in physical gold bullion and traditional gold jewelry, which are culturally significant for weddings and gifts. While modern stores selling diamonds and luxury watches are also called 金舖, the term strongly evokes the traditional image of gold bangles and chains displayed in the window.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
le1 gaan1 gam1 pou2 di1 gam1 hei3 hou2 leng3 aa4
呢間金舖啲金器好靚呀。
The gold jewelry in this shop is very beautiful.
nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 bin1 dou6 jau5 gam1 pou2 aa4
你知唔知邊度有金舖呀？
Do you know where there is a jewelry shop?
Related words
Common phrases
gam1 pou2 maai5 gam1
金舖買金
buy gold at a jewelry shop
haang4 gam1 pou2
行金舖
browse jewelry shops
Tone guide
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T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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